Chambliss returns to Oxford after a heroic postseason run that led the Rebels to the College Football Playoff Semifinals. Having proven he can deliver on college football’s grandest stage, Chambliss now aims to assert himself as the premier quarterback in the country. To do so, his immediate priority is mastering a new offensive system under coordinator John David Baker. Baker, whose fast-paced, RPO-heavy playbook, deeply influenced by Mike Leach’s legendary Air Raid scheme, will demand quick decision-making.

While Chambliss boasted elite ball security last season with just three interceptions on 445 attempts, his primary challenge in 2026 will be adaptation. With a full season of film now available, opposing defensive coordinators will undoubtedly throw disguised coverage and aggressive blitz packages his way to test his progress.