Overview
- Mississippi Judge Robert Whitwell granted a preliminary injunction that makes Trinidad Chambliss eligible to play a sixth college season in 2026.
- A clip from Joe Judge’s courtroom testimony went viral as he recounted telling partners of NFL players that the fathers should not wake for midnight feedings during the season.
- Judge posted a statement saying his remarks were taken out of context and were based on his NFL experience managing sleep and recovery, not guidance for college athletes.
- The fuller testimony included references to CPAP machines and sleep tracking for players with sleep disorders, presented to support Chambliss’ medical claims.
- The episode drew widespread criticism and scrutiny of the tactic’s relevance, with public reactions across sports media and a visible response from former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, while the NCAA’s broader legal fight over waivers continues.