No. 17 Ole Miss captured a 41-35 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday night behind a dominant performance from backup quarterback Trinidad Chamblis

Ole Miss football quarterback Trinidad Chambliss started over injured Austin Simmons on Sept. 13 against Arkansas

Ole Miss backup quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was given the starting nod against Arkansas on Saturday night and made the best of it.

No. 17 Ole Miss is expected to start Ferris State transfer quarterback Trinidad Chambliss in Week 3 against the Arkansas Razorbacks, according to On3 Sports. Ch

Backup quarterback Trinidad Chambliss ran for two touchdowns and threw for one in a surprise start, and No. 17 Mississippi outlasted Arkansas 41-35 on Saturday night. Chambliss had rushing touchdowns of 1 and 2 yards,

While Arkansas’ run defense largely kept Ole Miss in check for the first three quarters of the game, the passing game hurt the Razorbacks. The Rebels ran off passing plays for 62 and 40 yards in addition to the 64-yard gain in the first half.

In a football game that had 997 yards total offense, it was still a defensive play that ended up deciding Arkansas’ game with Ole Miss Saturday night in Oxford. TJ Dottery forced a fumble from Razorback wide receiver Jalen Brown at the Rebels 24 with 1:52 left, ending a potential game-winning drive in Ole Miss’ 41-35 victory.

Lane Kiffin and Co. will host multiple flip targets on Saturday night in Oxford, continue making presence felt on recruiting trail.