Trinidad Chambliss grew his Heisman Trophy candidacy on Saturday

Ole Miss needed a win in the worst way on Saturday and got it in dominant fashion over Auburn. The Rebels jumped out to a 14-9 lead in the first half, then outscored the Tigers 31-6 in the second to win 45-15. MORE: ESPN ‘College GameDay’ location announced for Week 10Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was the star all day, finishing with 263 yards through the air, two touchdowns, and one interception. He added 65 yards and a touchdown on the ground to complete his day. Auburn’s defense had no answer for Chambliss, especially in that second half. Trinidad Chambliss’s season thus farSep 19, 2026; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) looks for an open receiver during the second quarter against the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesSaturday’s performance added to Chambliss’s already strong case to win the Heisman Trophy this year. Coming into this game, he had thrown for 1,926 yards, 16 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He’s now thrown for 2,189 yards in eight games with 18 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He’s so great from the pocket and can also beat teams on the run. With the win, the Rebels are now 6-2 and will get ready for a massive showdown against No. 3 Georgia next Saturday. Kickoff will be at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —