By Dane Miller, SuperWest Sports
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2026 Week 4 Top Big 12 College Football Storylines
Conference play begins in the Big 12 this week.
The league had a moderately respectable nonconference season. It can arguably be described as its best since expansion in 2024.
That opens the door to the possibility of an at-large bid to the Playoff.
But now the real fun begins.
Conference games in the Big 12 tend to be one-possession games. The parity in the league makes every contest a toss-up. The spreads reflect that.
The oddsmakers are predicting three of the five conference games to be within one score.
In this column, I preview all of the regional games (plus one noteworthy matchup) along with a feature on West Virginia.
Let’s dive in.
Featured Team: West Virginia
Oklahoma State at West Virginia
Saturday, September 26
4:00 PM PT, FS1
West Virginia might be back. The Mountaineers beat a ranked Virginia team and are 3-0.
Too many people cast off Rich Rodriguez. Mention his name in a positive light over the past few years, and the internet trolls would come out of their caves.
Now what can they say? His system has always been, and will always be, dependent on the quarterback. A good enough QB can lead a Rich Rod-coached team to 10 wins.
Michael Hawkins Jr. appears to be the right fit. Rodriguez also has a capable backup in Scotty Fox Jr., a potentially critical piece over a long season.
This is the most optimism WVU’s had in years. But the same thing can be said of Oklahoma State. The Cowboys shocked the world when they beat Oregon.
The Pokes followed it up with a convincing win over Murray State. The atmosphere in Morgantown is going to be electric. This is what college football is all about.
Colorado at Baylor
Saturday, September 26
9:00 AM PT, ESPN2
Deion Sanders kicked some players off the team after the blowout loss to Northwestern. The optics of the decision are debatable.
It shows some desperation, but also strength.
Your players shouldn’t be comfortable around you. If they are, they slack off. The best teams fear their coach. A team that isn’t afraid of repercussions will never go anywhere. Now, the tone has been set.
How they respond against Baylor could determine Sanders’ staying power in Boulder. Another blowout loss might be the tipping point.
To avoid that, offensive coordinator Brennan Marion needs his quarterback to play well. Marion’s system is competent with the right QB.
The thing is: Julian Lewis may not be the right guy. If CU has nobody else to replace him, it could be a long season.
No. 15 Utah at Iowa State
Saturday, September 26
12:30 PM PT, FOX
Iowa State thinks they are hot shit. Forget the coaching change that they dealt with over the offseason. The Cyclone fans are as passionate and dedicated as they come.
And they are looking at Utah like this is a winnable game. It is not. Utah is a legitimate Playoff contender.
Morgan Scalley has hit the ground running and exceeded outside expectations. The dominant wins over Arkansas and Utah State have turned heads.
Devon Dampier showed loyalty and stuck with the program despite his coach and OC going to Michigan. His dual-threat nature, athleticism, and decision-making arguably make him the top quarterback in the Big 12.
This game is on Fox for the West Coast’s version of Big Noon. It’s time to run it up.
Arizona at Washington State
Saturday, September 26
4:30 PM PT, CBS
Noah Fifita held on to the ball too long against Northern Illinois. That can’t happen against Washington State.
Any momentum will be seized by the players and crowd. This WSU fanbase is still salty from the Pac-12 divorce and will be hostile.
But this game presents a golden opportunity for Arizona to show the difference between a Power Conference team and a Group of 6 team.
The Cats have been completely unable to run the ball so far this season. If the ground game is effective against Wazzu, Fifita will crush them in the passing attack.
But, if the Cougs get Arizona to be one-dimensional by stopping the run, Fifita could feel the pressure. He threw a bad interception against BYU and has been unwilling to throw the ball away.
On the other side of the ball, Arizona’s defense hasn’t been strong enough to force turnovers. If the UofA “D” creates one or two, the chances of victory raise substantially.
Kansas State at Cincinnati
Saturday, September 26
4:00 PM PT, ESPN2
Collin Klein has Kansas State rolling. The 3-0 start is unexpected.
The Wildcats crushed Washington State and did enough to beat Tulane. But this is the first time K-State is going on the road.
Cincinnati, however, did not look good against Miami of Ohio. The comeback was historic and respectable. Yet, it leaves too many questions.
The Vegas oddsmakers agree, with the line currently set at -6.5 in favor of Kansas State.
The combination of Klein’s offense and Avery Johnson’s skill should be too much for the Bearcats. But for the Big 12 geeks, this is a game to watch.
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Carlos Alcaraz has admitted that he misses seeing Jannik Sinner on the tennis court, as the two rivals have rarely faced each other this season because of their respective injury problems.
Speaking to BBC Sport ahead of the Laver Cup in London, Alcaraz said Sinner’s absence has been noticeable and that he misses the challenge of playing against him.
“I miss him, I miss seeing him around, playing against him. He pushes me to be a better player,” Alcaraz said.
The pair have faced each other only once in 2026, with Sinner winning their Monte Carlo Masters final meeting. Sinner has since been sidelined by a knee injury, while Alcaraz missed almost five months earlier in the season because of a wrist problem.
Their rivalry dominated much of the 2025 season. They met six times and split the four Grand Slam titles between themselves.
Alcaraz said he has sent Sinner a few messages during his time away, particularly earlier in the year when the Italian was winning regularly.
“People will be waiting for those matches, so I think it’s going to be better [when he’s back],” he added.
Alcaraz is now preparing to return to competition at the Laver Cup, where he will represent Team Europe. Sinner is not competing at this year’s event as he continues his recovery.
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night, and starting pitcher Logan Henderson tied an MLB record.
Henderson made his debut last season, but only made five starts. His rookie status is intact through this season, and he is up to 23 career starts. He missed some time this year with a back injury, but he is the Brewers’ No. 2 starter behind Jacob Misiorowski.
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Misiorowski has gotten all of the headlines, but Henderson has been just as good. He has a 2.47 ERA through 18 starts this year. After going five innings and allowing just one earned run, Henderson ried Zac Gallen‘s MLB record of starts to start a career allowing three earned runs or fewer.
That’s right, Henderson has never made a start in which he allowed more than three earned run. He has allowed exactly three earned runs only three times in his career. He has allowed one or fewer run in 13 of his first 23 starts.
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Every time he takes the mound, he is giving the Brewers a chance to win, and he will be a big part of their postseason run.
Last season, the Brewers had Freddy Peralta, but after that there rotation had serious question marks. Now, they are set up much better with Henderson, Robert Gasser and Dustin May. If Kyle Harrison can figure things out, he, Henderson and Misiorowski have the potential to be the best trio of starters in the postseason.
Coca-Cola India has launched a limited-edition golden can in Delhi-NCR to celebrate Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph, giving football fans an opportunity to own a commemorative collectible linked to one of the tournament’s biggest moments.
The special-edition can is part of Coca-Cola’s ‘Own a Piece of History’ campaign and features the FIFA World Cup Trophy along with the date of Spain’s historic victory. The collectible is being made available to consumers through quick-commerce platforms, with Zepto and Blinkit currently offering the product across Delhi-NCR.
The initiative combines Coca-Cola’s long association with FIFA with the growing popularity of collectible football merchandise, allowing fans to mark Spain’s World Cup victory through a limited-edition version of the beverage.
Coca-Cola golden can: Price and availability
The limited-edition Coca-Cola FIFA can is available in a 330 ml format. A single can is priced at Rs 65, while Blinkit is also offering a pack of two 330 ml cans for Rs 120. The 330 ml can is listed at Rs 65 on Zepto as well.
The product was initially offered for pre-booking exclusively through Zepto during the launch week. It is now available for purchase through both Zepto and Blinkit for consumers across Delhi-NCR. Availability may vary depending on the consumer’s location and stock levels on the respective platforms.
What does the special-edition Coca-Cola can feature?
The collectible golden can has been designed around Spain’s FIFA World Cup victory. It carries an image of the FIFA World Cup Trophy along with the date of Spain’s triumph, turning the regular Coca-Cola can into a commemorative item for football fans.
The design is intended to capture the significance of Spain’s tournament victory and provide fans with a physical memento associated with the 2026 World Cup. The limited-edition positioning also distinguishes it from Coca-Cola’s regular range of FIFA-branded products.
What is Coca-Cola’s ‘Own a Piece of History’ campaign?
The launch forms part of Coca-Cola’s ‘Own a Piece of History’ campaign, which aims to turn major football moments into tangible collectibles for fans. The initiative uses the company’s long-standing association with FIFA to create products that connect consumers with significant moments from international football.
For the 2026 World Cup, the campaign seeks to link Spain’s tournament victory with a physical collectible that fans can purchase and keep. The initiative also combines football fandom with quick commerce, allowing the commemorative product to reach consumers through platforms that offer rapid delivery.
What Coca-Cola said about the campaign
Abhishek Gupta, Vice President, Customer Development, Coca-Cola INSWA, said the company’s long association with FIFA has been centred on bringing fans closer to the moments and emotions associated with football.
Gupta said the ‘Own a Piece of History’ initiative was designed to turn Spain’s World Cup celebration into something fans could own and preserve. He also highlighted the partnership with Zepto, saying it allows Coca-Cola to respond to consumer interest quickly while bringing together football fandom, culture and convenience.
According to Gupta, the initiative is intended to create an experience that goes beyond the beverage itself by giving football fans a personal and memorable collectible connected to the World Cup.
Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph
Spain lifted the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final at the New York-New Jersey Stadium. The match remained goalless during regulation time before Spain finally broke the deadlock in extra time.
Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute, finding the decisive breakthrough for Spain. Argentina were reduced to 10 players during the contest, but Spain maintained its advantage to secure the victory and claim its second men’s FIFA World Cup title.
The triumph added another major chapter to Spain’s international football history and provided the backdrop for Coca-Cola’s limited-edition golden can.
Spain’s World Cup record
Spain’s 2026 victory was its second men’s World Cup title. The country had previously won the tournament in 2010, when Andrés Iniesta scored the winning goal against the Netherlands in extra time in the final in South Africa.
The 2026 triumph, therefore, marked Spain’s return to the top of men’s international football on the World Cup stage. The victory also came during an extended unbeaten run for the Spanish national team, with Spain’s success described as part of a 38-match unbeaten streak under manager Luis de la Fuente.
Spain’s unique World Cup milestone
Spain’s 2026 triumph also produced a notable milestone in international football. With Spain winning the men’s World Cup while its women’s team already held the women’s World Cup title, Spain became the first country to simultaneously hold both FIFA World Cup trophies.
Spain’s women won the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023 after defeating England 1-0 in the final in Sydney. The men’s team’s victory in 2026, therefore, gave Spain both senior FIFA World Cup titles at the same time, creating another significant milestone for Spanish football.
Where can fans buy the Coca-Cola golden can?
The limited-edition golden can is being sold through quick-commerce platforms across Delhi-NCR. Consumers can find the 330 ml can on both Zepto and Blinkit, with a single can listed at Rs 65 on each platform.
Blinkit is also offering a two-can pack containing two 330 ml cans for Rs 120. The product was initially available for pre-booking exclusively through Zepto during the launch week before being made available through both quick-commerce platforms.
Since inventory on quick-commerce platforms can vary according to location, consumers may see differences in availability depending on their delivery address and local stock.
Why is the Coca-Cola can significant?
The limited-edition golden can is directly linked to a specific World Cup milestone — Spain’s 2026 triumph. Rather than being only a FIFA-themed Coca-Cola product, it commemorates a particular result and carries the date of Spain’s victory along with an image of the World Cup Trophy.
The product gives football fans an accessible way to commemorate the tournament while also positioning the beverage can as a collectible. For Coca-Cola, the initiative extends its long-standing FIFA association into a physical product centred on a defining moment from the 2026 World Cup.
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“I couldn’t believe it” – Morgan Rogers shares why he admires Lionel Messi despite Cristiano Ronaldo being his favorite
Chelsea star Morgan Rogers has revealed that he admires Lionel Messi, even though Cristiano Ronaldo is his favourite. The Englishman explained that the FIFA World Cup semifinal clash changed his view of the Argentine superstar.
Speaking on Chelsea Unlocked, Rogers said that Messi was unstoppable in the FIFA World Cup clash despite being 39 years old. He could not stop thinking about how the Argentine legend would have played in his prime and said:
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“Ronaldo’s my personal favourite. But I played Messi in that World Cup semifinal. He’s 39. I couldn’t believe it. So, I can’t imagine what he was like in his prime. I can imagine him in his prime being absolutely nothing you can do. Like, absolutely nothing you can do. Like, it’s impossible. Because it was borderline nothing you could do in that game, and he’s 39 and he’s just retired from international football. That’s his second-to-last game ever. So, imagine what he was doing [in his prime].” (via The Chelsea Zone)
Lionel Messi assisted twice in the FIFA World Cup semifinal as Argentina came from behind to win. Cristiano Ronaldo fan Morgan Rogers assisted England’s lone goal, scored by Anthony Gordon.
Pundit explains why he respects Cristiano Ronaldo more than Lionel Messi
Louis Saha spoke about Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi earlier this year, saying that he respects the Portugal superstar more than the Argentine. He claimed that the Al-Nassr captain likes to do things on his own, while the Inter Miami forward does not hesitate to ask for help. He said:
“That’s the problem, I think at some point he has to stop because he’s clearly a human. But yes, he’s playing like a robot. He has this quality body and his brain is not like a normal person. I don’t think that even Messi has this kind of brain because Messi understands that he can’t run as much as Cristiano. He just really knows that he will need the help of pretty much eight to nine players dedicated to his game; otherwise Messi won’t be playing this way.”
“Cristiano doesn’t ask. He doesn’t ask for help. He’s saying, ‘I’m fit enough, I’m as good, I am like 35 years old, so I’m going to score with your support or not’. So this is really a big mentality that I respect. It’s a big, big, big difference between those two. Even if they are two monsters, definitely I respect more this guy because you look at his stats – run nine-and-a-half or 10 or 11km. This is crazy numbers. He may have run 1,000 marathons now! It’s crazy.”
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to play for the national team, while Lionel Messi has announced his retirement and has his farewell game next month.
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Barcelona have scored 31 goals in 7 matches, are unbeaten so far this season and are somehow doing all of this without a recognised number 9. Raphinha has bagged 12 goals in this time, so how are they doing it?
Archie Corbett takes a look at Hansi Flick’s tactical setup and how he’s set his side up to be the most daunting attacking force in world football currently. Will Barcelona carry this form over past the international break and into the Champions League? Or are the same issues still prominent in their system as before? Let us know down below.
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Right-hander Cristian Javier is not the same caliber pitcher he used to be.
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Still, the Houston Astros would have preferred to have him as a bullpen option during the postseason.
Unfortunately for the AL West club, they may not have the opportunity to use Javier as a bulk reliever.
According to The Athletic’s Chandler Rome, the Astros placed Javier on the 15-day IL with a Grade 2 right groin strain.
In a corresponding move, the Astros selected lefty Josh Hendrickson to replace Javier on the Major League roster.
Javier exited his most recent start on Tuesday after just two innings. He struck out two and walked two on 45 pitches in a 7-0 win against the Seattle Mariners.
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Overall, Javier has posted a 5.14 ERA with a 1.460 WHIP while averaging 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings in 17 appearances.
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He came out of the bullpen for five of those outings.
This will be Javier’s second trip to the injured list this season, as he missed most of the first half of the year while dealing with a shoulder strain.
The Astros and Texas Rangers have an identical 78-80 record, but Houston holds the tiebreaker in the race for the AL West title.
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International football returns with Wales back in the top tier of the Nations League and facing a difficult test in their A4 group opener against 2025 winners Portugal.
Craig Bellamy’s side missed out on the World Cup after heartbreak in a penalty shootout defeat in their play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina, but their reward for winning League B in 2024 is a return to the top of the Nations League, where they face Cristiano Ronaldo and co.
Lionel Messi may have retired from international football but his Portuguese counterpart is still going, and has been called up to the Nations League squad despite criticism of some poor performances during the World Cup and a widely held belief that the team would be better served by younger, fitter players.
Former head coach Roberto Martinez was lambasted for failing to drop him but new manager Jorge Jesus has also kept faith with the 41-year-old, who stands 21 shy of his target of 1000 goals and will be eyeing this fixture as a chance to inch closer to that milestone.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Portugal v Wales?
Portugal host Wales at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on Saturday 26 September, with kick-off at 7.45pm BST.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the game on BBC iPlayer and BBC One Wales.
Team news
Wales’ uphill task has been made even harder by a series of injuries to key players. Harry Wilson withdrew with a quad injury with Joe Rodon and Dylan Lawlor not even in the original squad due to injuries, while Nathan Broadhead and keeper Karl Darlow have also withdrawn. Portugal have no injury concerns to report.
Predicted line-ups
Portugal XI: Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes; Vitinha, J Neves; Neto, Fernandes, Felix; Ronaldo
Wales XI: Ward; N Williams, Cabango, Norrington-Davies, Dasilva; Ampadu, J James; Brooks, Thomas, Johnson; D James
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The Netherlands and Germany begin life under new managers as Xavi and Jurgen Klopp take charge of their first games as high-profile hires of national teams.
Klopp made his return to management as the successor to Julian Nagelsmann after a difficult World Cup for Germany, but has already vowed to quite if he is treated unfairly as he seeks an improvement in the side’s fortunes.
Xavi, meanwhile, emerged as a surprise choice for the Dutch following Ronald Koeman’s resignation, with Arne Slot among those to have held talks over the role before the former midfielder’s appointment.
A World Cup winner nonetheless brings plenty of clout to the role and both he and Klopp will see this encounter as a chance to lay down a marker as they begin their tenures in the Nations League.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Netherlands v Germany?
The Nations League Group A2 clash is due to kick off at 7.45pm BST on Thursday 24 September at the Johann Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match on Prime Video, costing £2.49 on pay-per-view.
Team news
Donyell Malen and Justin Kluivert have withdrawn from the Netherlands squad due to injury, with Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt among those already absent. Memphis Depay, the nation’s leading goalscorer, was a high-profile omission from Xavi’s first group, but captain Virgil van Dijk is back for more after talks over his future with the new manager.
Jurgen Klopp has taken the novel approach of splitting his squad for his opening games in charge, with a 44-player group cut to 24 for this game. Florian Wirtz and Nick Woltemade are among those not involved here, while Philipp Treu could make his debut having impressed at right-back for Freiburg.
Possible line-ups
Netherlands XI: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven; Koopmeiners, Gravenberch, Reijnders; Summerville, Gakpo; Brobbey.
Germany XI: Ter Stegen; Treu, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown; Kimmich, Nmecha; Karl, Musiala, Schade; Havertz.
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With all due respect to Arch Manning, Dante Moore and so many other celebrated quarterbacks throughout the college football landscape, the most impressive player at the position through the first month of the season has been Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss.
In guiding the Rebels to a 3-0 start while completing 70% of his passes for 924 yards and seven touchdowns (as well as rushing for 64 yards and two more scores), Chambliss has catapulted ahead of his peers to emerge as the current favorite to win the Heisman Trophy. While some of the other QBs of the 2027 class have fizzled under the brightest lights, Chambliss has consistently excelled, turning skeptics of his pro prospects into believers.
But there are undoubtedly still doubters. And it boils down to two factors:
His size (he’s listed at 6-foot-0) and his age (he recently turned 24).
There are five categories I’ve long used to scout quarterbacks: accuracy, anticipation, arm talent, athleticism and attitude. I call them the five A’s of quarterback evaluation.
After diving into the 2026 tape, I broke down and graded Chambliss in each category.
Whether it be analysts, NFL scouts, coaches or fans, it never ceases to amaze me how often folks fall for a quarterback with brilliant athletic tools but subpar accuracy.
Plain and simple, accuracy is the single most important element when evaluating a QB. The ball needs to hit receivers in stride to help them create after the catch. Spin rate, velocity and touch are also important, but not as critical as being able to thread the needle from various distances and trajectories.
Fortunately for Chambliss, this is one of his many strengths.
The super senior routinely fires lasers while flat-footed in the pocket. Even better, he might be even more accurate on the move, as this strike shows.
This isn’t to suggest that Chambliss is automatic. During the early part of last season, his first at Ole Miss following four at Division II Ferris State, too many of his deep balls had a tendency to float. Chambliss is good but not great at layering passes between the second and third levels of the defense. Throwing the ball with enough loft to lift it over linebackers and drop it in front of the safeties is critical in today’s NFL, and it will be a departure from the relatively simple offense he’s running with the Rebels.
Grade: B+
Pardon the cliché, but the game just seems to come so easily for Chambliss. He’s a natural with impressive instincts and poise and he can improvise.
He has enough arm strength (more on this later) to zip the ball past defenders after his receivers have gained clearance, but he’s at his best when anticipating their breaks and starting his delivery before they’ve made their final cut to get open.
I think this is clearest when Chambliss surveys the field from a clean pocket. He shows impressive field vision — especially for a shorter quarterback — efficiently working through his progressions and speeding up his release when needed.
Again, there were some worrisome throws early in his time at Ole Miss in which he either stared down his primary read or failed to account for multiple defenders. And while he was not intercepted by Miami in the Fiesta Bowl last season, he got away with some questionable decisions.
Grade: B+
There is no getting around it: At the highest level, quarterbacks sometimes just have to sling it past defenders. The openings can be so minuscule that big-time velocity is required.
Chambliss has that type of arm strength. While the breakaway speed by his teammate, Deuce Alexander, is also worth noting on the play below, the throw is an absolute dart.
Or this touchdown strike last weekend against LSU.
As mentioned earlier, Chambliss put a little too much air under some of his previous deep balls at Ole Miss but this year he’s throwing the ball with greater touch and accuracy. This throw travels nearly 40 yards in the air and is perfectly placed where only his receiver can get it.
Grade: A-
This is a tricky category when evaluating quarterbacks because scouts are prioritizing pocket mobility, flexibility and the strength to fight through arm tackles rather than the pure explosive athleticism indicated in 40-yard dash times or vertical jumps.
Chambliss has agility and creativity as a scrambler, but he’s not a dynamic runner warranting comparisons to Lamar Jackson or Kyler Murray. He’s posted impressive rushing totals in his 16 starts at Ole Miss, including 591 yards and 10 scores, but I don’t expect him to wow in pre-draft workouts and wouldn’t be surprised at all if he opts not to run prior to the draft.
Given his statistics, I was actually a bit disappointed in Chambliss’ pure athleticism. He’s alert and will take yardage when given to him, but I was surprised by how many times he struggled to escape the pocket with backside pursuit often getting home. He’s more elusive than explosive.
Trinidad Chambliss has rushed for nearly 600 yards and 10 touchdowns in his 16 starts. But he’s much more interested in beating opponents with his arm than his legs. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Granted, some of the best scrambling quarterbacks in the NFL aren’t necessarily elite athletes. No one would call Brock Purdy as athletic as Jackson, for example, but opponents rarely get a clean hit on him, and he’s run for 12 touchdowns over 51 NFL games. Over that same span, Jackson has 13 rushing touchdowns.
While Chambliss isn’t the most explosive dual-threat quarterback of the 2027 draft, he’s very effective.
Grade: B-
Certain leadership qualities are expected at the quarterback position. Ideally, quarterbacks have the confident demeanor that can lift the spirits of teammates without becoming an egomaniac. As a former under-recruited prospect who began his college career as a backup at Ferris State, Chambliss should have perspective.
Since that time, of course, Chambliss won a national championship at Ferris State before transferring to Mississippi, where he’s become a household name while winning 14 of his 16 starts and turning the Rebels into a top-10 program.
For all of his impressive physical skills, what scouts appreciate most about Chambliss is the fact that the moment doesn’t ever seem too big for him. His championship pedigree and clutch play late in ball games have scouts excited about the impact that he might have on their own NFL teams.
Grade: A
Like with most young quarterbacks, Chambliss can improve his throwing mechanics and decision-making, but he obviously cannot do anything about his height or age. He is undeniably older than scouts would prefer, and his below-average height does show up on tape with Chambliss occasionally missing reads.
While short, the 210-pound Chambliss has a muscular, compact frame and is similar in stature to former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield and 10-time Pro Bowler Russell Wilson. Because of their size, some questioned if they would remain healthy in the NFL, despite proving durable at the high school and collegiate levels, as Chambliss has to this point.
It’s perhaps worth noting that Mayfield and Wilson have combined to miss a grand total of five games to injury over their respective NFL careers — a span that includes 23 seasons and more than 300 contests. Unless medical testing at the Scouting Combine unearths some previously unknown issue with Chambliss, I see no reason why NFL teams should worry about his durability.
And given how long quarterbacks are playing in today’s NFL, his age also shouldn’t be a huge concern. In fact, I think it should be viewed as a positive: He’ll enter the NFL with more perspective and maturity than most quarterbacks.
Now, is Chambliss a surefire first-round selection? A lot can change between September and April.
But if the NFL draft were today, he wouldn’t just be a first-round pick. Chambliss might be the first quarterback to come off the board.
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