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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 while speaking to the SEC Network before the game. He said the school’s equipment manager set up cameras in the locker room Thursday night just to watch fans break in. He said the school reported the first theft to Mississippi State, which increased 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 November 28, 2025. (Pierre Thomas/Imagn Images)
“I guess you expect nothing less from these people,” Kiffin said.
PK Press Club Digital has reached out to the state of Mississippi 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 more to Kiffin and Ole Miss with the head coach’s future in question and with the Rebels possibly securing 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. (Pierre 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 outside noise.
“They’ve been dealing with this for several weeks in a row, so we’re focused on going 1-0. There’s a lot at stake here,” he said. “The rivalry games, the records don’t mean anything. But to get to 11 wins, we would be the first team in the history of this state. That would be incredible. But we’ll have to play very consistent and play very 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, appeared unfazed by the alleged theft. He led Ole Miss down the field for a touchdown on their first two drives.
