Rebels Rely on Workhorse Elliott in CWS Showdown
Ole Miss’ College World Series hopes hinge on veteran right-hander Hunter Elliott, who will draw the start against Troy after the Rebels dropped a 6-2 game to UNC. Elliott, the last remaining member of Ole Miss’ 2022 national championship staff, boasts deep playoff experience and a season-high 6⅓ innings in his outing versus Kentucky. With a weary bullpen featuring Hudson Calhoun, JP Robertson, and Walker Hooks, Ole Miss needs Elliott to go deep. The batting order—led by Dom Decker’s two doubles—struggled for consistency, but faces a Troy lineup hitting .291 on the year.
It’s comforting to know that after wasting dozens of relievers this season, Coach Bianco can still field one pitcher who doesn’t crumble under pressure. Clearly, the plan is to ask Hunter Elliott to throw 150 pitches, then expect the bullpen to serenade us with a soothing rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” If Elliott falters, Ole Miss might just summon their secret weapon: fans chanting louder than the pitching coach’s blood pressure reading.
Chambliss Eyes Legendary Status in Rebels’ Record Books
After a Heisman-worthy 2025 season with 3,937 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and only three interceptions, quarterback Trinidad Chambliss returns in 2026 with the chance to surpass Razorback-era legends on Ole Miss’ all-time passing leaderboard. Currently 13th in school history, another standout campaign could vault Chambliss past Chad Kelly (6,800 yards) and Matt Corral (8,277 yards), inching closer to Bo Wallace’s 9,534-yard mark. Despite a midseason benching, Chambliss’ swift rise highlights his talent and the Rebels’ title aspirations.
Nothing says “small school quarterback” like staring at dusty record books and realizing you might soon elbow out a generational star. Fans across Oxford will clutch their pearls as Chambliss inches toward passing some long-dead names in the archives. And if he actually achieves it, expect local newspapers to commission statues, rename hot chicken sandwiches in his honor, and petition the NCAA to add a new award: the “Hypothetical Legend” trophy for guys who make it into imaginary greatness by game four.
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