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RJ Godfrey’s NCAA Suspension Sparks Legal Battle Over Eligibility Rules

RJ Godfrey, a Clemson transfer now at Arizona, faces a four‑game NCAA suspension for signing with an agent and playing an exhibition game. A Georgia court has ruled him eligible for the 2026‑27 season, but the NCAA maintains the penalty, igniting a broader debate over the new '5‑for‑5' eligibility policy and its impact on college athletes.