NCAA removes barrier for FCS‑to‑FBS transition, clearing path for Bison and Hornets
The NCAA’s decision to scrap a postseason eligibility rule could reshape the future of lower‑division programs eyeing FBS promotion
Jun 24, 2026
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NCAA’s New Eligibility Model Reshapes College Basketball
The NCAA's revised eligibility rules grant athletes five years starting at age 19, removing redshirt complexities and reshaping roster strategies for programs like Michigan.
Jun 24, 2026
Gonzaga Bulldogs Unveil Fresh Talent Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
The Zags released their first workout footage featuring incoming players, highlighting versatile wing Isiah Harwell, towering big man Massamba Diop, and a cadre of freshmen, while a Real Madrid center’s NCAA approval hangs in the balance.
Jun 24, 2026
NCAA Unveils sweeping reforms to college football offseason calendar
The NCAA’s FBS Oversight Committee has outlined a new offseason framework that would reduce preseason camp, condense spring practice and shorten the transfer portal period, pending a vote next August.
Jun 24, 2026
NCAA Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over New Five-Year Eligibility Rule
Fifteen Division I basketball players sue the NCAA, arguing the new five-year eligibility model unfairly limits their participation and earning potential, and they seek a preliminary injunction for the 2026-27 season.
Jun 24, 2026
NDSU lifts postseason ban after FBS transition, eyes bowl eligibility
North Dakota State University’s football program has cleared a major hurdle as the NCAA Division I Cabinet voted to lift the two‑year postseason ban that had shadowed the Bison since their move to the Football Bowl Subdivision. The decision permits NDSU to qualify for bowl games once it reaches six victories in a season, a milestone that could reshape the team’s recruiting narrative and fan engagement.
Jun 24, 2026
FCS Calendar Overhaul Set for August Vote
The Division I Football Championship Subdivision Oversight Committee is poised to vote on a sweeping calendar reform that would alter practice limits, recruiting rules, and officiating support, with implementation targeted for January 1, 2027.
Jun 24, 2026
College Basketball Players Sue NCAA Over New Eligibility Rules
A group of college basketball players challenges the NCAA's five‑year eligibility framework, arguing that the new policy unfairly restricts their participation and earnings.
Jun 24, 2026
College athletes sue NCAA over new five‑year eligibility rule
A group of 15 men’s and women’s basketball players has filed a lawsuit in Ohio, arguing that the NCAA’s recent eligibility changes violate their contracts and seeking a court order to preserve their ability to play this fall.
Jun 24, 2026
NCAA’s New Eligibility Rule Reshapes College Sports Landscape
The NCAA has approved a five-year eligibility framework that will alter roster planning for programs nationwide, especially at Ole Miss, where legal battles and strategic shifts are already unfolding.
Jun 24, 2026
LSU Baseball Gains an Extra Season Under NCAA’s New 5‑for‑5 Eligibility Rule
The NCAA’s 5‑for‑5 eligibility rule grants LSU baseball players an extra season, reshaping roster plans and draft strategies for the 2027 season.
Jun 24, 2026
NCAA adopts 5‑for‑5 eligibility rule that could lengthen college careers
The NCAA has approved a 5‑for‑5 eligibility framework that grants athletes five years to complete five years of eligibility, eliminating redshirting and most waivers. The change could extend the collegiate tenure of several Indiana players and alter roster strategies across the sport.
Jun 24, 2026
NCAA Grants Extra Eligibility to Rutgers Players Under New Age Rule
The NCAA's new age-based eligibility rule grants additional years to several Rutgers basketball players, including Tariq Francis and Jamichael Davis, reshaping roster dynamics ahead of the upcoming season.
Jun 24, 2026
Utah State Stars Sue NCAA Over Eligibility Rules, Eye Cincinnati Roster Spots
A fifteen‑player lawsuit contests the NCAA's new age‑based eligibility model, with Utah State standout MJ Collins and teammate Kolby King aiming to join Cincinnati's basketball program.
Jun 24, 2026
Boston University Announces 2026 Men’s Soccer Schedule
The Terriers will open the season on the road, face top‑ranked opponents, and aim for a third Patriot League regular‑season title.
Jun 24, 2026
West Virginia Baseball Climbs to Historic Fourth Place in 2026 College World Series
The Mountaineers' fourth‑place finish in the 2026 Men's College World Series marks a watershed moment for West Virginia baseball, delivering the program's first top‑four result and igniting national attention.
Jun 24, 2026
College athletes sue NCAA over age‑based eligibility rule
A lawsuit filed by fifteen collegiate basketball players challenges the NCAA's new age‑based eligibility framework, arguing it violates Ohio's good‑faith covenant and threatens their ability to play in the 2026‑27 season.
Jun 24, 2026
NCAA Adopts ‘Five‑in‑Five’ Eligibility Rule Extends Wolfpack Players’ College Careers
The NCAA’s latest eligibility overhaul will let current and future Wolfpack basketball players gain an extra year of competition, reshaping roster planning for the 2027 recruiting cycle and beyond.
Jun 24, 2026
Former Missouri Basketball Player Leads Lawsuit Against NCAA’s New Eligibility Framework
A legal complaint filed this week seeks an injunction that would grant an additional season to athletes whose eligibility expired before the NCAA’s new five‑year rule took effect.
Jun 24, 2026
Jayden Hastings Joins Cincinnati Bearcats with Defensive Focus
Transfer from Boston College highlights a career defined by rim protection, statistical growth and high‑profile recruitment.
Jun 24, 2026
Brendan Sorsby’s Football Future Hinges on Junior College After NCAA Ineligibility
Brendan Sorsby’s NCAA ban for gambling and subsequent draft denial leave junior college as his only realistic route to resume his football career in 2026.
Jun 24, 2026
Cincinnati Eyes Transfer Additions Amid NCAA Eligibility Lawsuit
A legal challenge filed by attorneys Darren Heitner and Ryan Downton contests the NCAA's new age-based eligibility model, potentially granting Utah State alumni MJ Collins and Kolby King an additional season and reshaping Cincinnati's roster.
Jun 24, 2026
NCAA’s Five-Year Eligibility Rule Reshapes WVU Football Roster Outlook
The NCAA’s new five-year eligibility framework is redefining how West Virginia University manages its football scholarships, affecting players who redshirted under previous rules and prompting a detailed review of each athlete’s remaining years.
Jun 24, 2026
NCAA Extends Eligibility Window, Offering Athletes Five Years to Play
The NCAA has approved a five‑year eligibility window for Division I athletes, ending the redshirt and waiver system while allowing pauses for religious missions, military service, and maternity leave. The change aims to bring a younger cohort back to competition and gives basketball players new development opportunities.
Jun 24, 2026