Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and his legal team are seeking extra-contractual and punitive damages after the NCAA filed to appeal Chambliss’ preliminary injunction, which Chambliss argues forced Electronic Arts (EA) to remove him as a finalist for the cover of College Football 2027, a popular video game.
Judge Robert Whitwell granted Chambliss’ injunction on Feb. 12, allowing him to participate in the 2026-27 college football season.
After the NCAA’s appeal on March 5, Chambliss’ legal team filed a 37-page document against the NCAA. According to the motion, Chambliss would have received NIL compensation and increased notoriety and prestige had he been on the cover of the video game.