Chriss grew up inBaton Rouge, Louisiana and attended Madison Prep Academy. In his high school career, Chriss completed 183 of 339 pass attempts for 2,954 yards, 45 touchdowns and six interceptions. Chriss also rushed for 629 yards and eight touchdowns, while also hauling in a reception for 12 yards.[1] Chriss was rated as a three-starrecruit and committed to playcollege football at theUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette over offers from Memphis, San Diego State, Appalachian State, South Alabama, Army, Air Force, Miami (OH) and William & Mary.[2][3]
As a freshman in 2022, Chriss played in four games and completed nine of 15 passing attempts for a touchdown and 33 rushing yards on six attempts.[4] He made his collegiate debut againstArkansas State.[5] During a game againstTexas State, Chriss completed five of six passing attempts for 84 yards and a touchdown to win and help the Ragin' Cajuns become bowl eligible.[6] In the2022 Independence Bowl, he completed four of six passing attempts with 26 rushing yards on four attempts.[7]
During the 2023 season, Chriss played in eight games, starting six, and completed 102 of 153 passing attempts for 1,222 yards and 11 touchdowns with five interceptions.[4] He made his first start againstBuffalo where he completed 22 of 29 passing attempts for 249 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.[8] While playing against Arkansas State during the fourth quarter, Chriss suffered a broken fibula which had him sit out for the rest of the season.[9]
On December 20, 2023, Chriss announced that he would be entering the transfer portal.[10]
