Deuce Knight Transfers to Ole Miss from Auburn

Former five-star quarterback Deuce Knight committed to the University of Mississippi on Sunday, transferring from Auburn to join the Rebels ahead of the 2026 season. The 6-foot-4, 213-pound signal-caller from Lucedale, Mississippi, enters the portal with four years of eligibility remaining after redshirting his true freshman year with the Tigers.

Knight's move comes at a critical juncture for Ole Miss, which is rebuilding its quarterback position following a strong 2025 campaign. The Rebels finished 11-1 and reached the College Football Playoff, where they fell 31-27 to Miami in the Fiesta Bowl. Starting quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, a former Ferris State player who took over in Week 2 after an injury to backup Austin Simmons, placed eighth in Heisman Trophy voting. However, the NCAA denied Chambliss's request for a sixth year of eligibility on Friday, leaving the team without its top two quarterbacks. Simmons has since transferred to Missouri, prompting Ole Miss to intensify its search through the transfer portal, which opened on January 2 and remains active until January 16.

A top recruit in the 2025 class, Knight ranked as the No. 5 quarterback and No. 25 overall prospect...