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Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss had two of his jerseys stolen by Mississippi State fans before their Egg Bowl rivalry game, head coach Lane Kiffin said Friday.
Kiffin made the revelation when he spoke to the SEC Network before the game. He said the school’s equipment manager put cameras in the locker room Thursday night only to see fans break in. He said the school reported the initial theft to Mississippi State, which put more security around its locker room. However, he said fans broke in again early Friday morning and stole Chambliss’ jerseys.
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Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) warms up before the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field on Nov. 28, 2025. (Petre Thomas/Imagn Images)
“I think you expect nothing less from these people,” Kiffin said.
Pakinomist Digital reached out to Mississippi State for comment. The Egg Bowl game between the two schools was played in Starkville – the home of Mississippi State.
It was a game that meant a little bit more to Kiffin and Ole Miss with the future of the head coach in question and with the Rebels possibly a spot in the SEC Championship with a win.
Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin looks on before the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field on November 28, 2025. (Petre Thomas/Imagn Images)
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Kiffin was asked just before kickoff how he was able to keep his players’ heads in the game and not get distracted by the outside noise.
“They’ve been dealing with it for many weeks in a row so we’re focused on going 1-0. There’s a lot at stake here,” he said. “Rivalries, records mean nothing. But to get to 11 wins, we would be the first team in the history of this state. That would be great. But we’re going to have to play really consistently and play really good football for four quarters.”
Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin, right, greets Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby before their NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Starkville, Mississippi. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
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Chambliss, a Division II transfer from Ferris State, didn’t seem rattled by the alleged theft. He led Ole Miss down the field for a touchdown on their first two drives.
