Ex-Auburn QB Deuce Knight commits to Ole Miss

Field Level Media|published: 01/11/2026, 12:52pm EST

Auburn Tigers quarterback Deuce Knight (9) run in for a touchdown on the first play of the game as Auburn Tigers take on Mercer Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Former Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight is transferring to Ole Miss, he announced Sunday.

A five-star recruit in the Class of 2025, Knight previously played at George County High in Lucedale, Miss.

"Home is Home," he posted to Instagram alongside a photo illustration of him wearing the blue Ole Miss jersey.

As a prospect, the 247Sports composite listed him as the No. 5 quarterback in the nation and the No. 28 overall player in the class.

Knight's commitment gives the Rebels a big option to replace Trinidad Chambliss, who led Ole Miss to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff. The No. 6 Rebels lost to No. 10 Miami 31-27 on Thursday night.

Chambliss received word hours later that the NCAA had denied his request for another season of eligibility in 2026.

Ole Miss also is without Chambliss' backup, Austin Simmons, who has transferred to Missouri, putting the QB position up for grabs.

In his one season at Auburn, Knight played behind upperclassmen Jackson Arnold and Ashton Daniels, but did appear in two games. One of them was a start on Nov. 22 in a 62-17 win against FCS program Mercer, in which he amassed 401 total yards (239 passing, 162 rushing) and tied the program record with six touchdowns (four rushing, two passing).

--Field Level Media