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LSU’s 2026 roster is set without former Ole Miss players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, while the SEC debates removing the Tigers from competition and Senator John Kennedy urges a new federal law to bring order to college athletics.
The SEC is contesting a court order that halts its ability to penalize institutions for fielding former NFL athletes, a dispute that could reshape eligibility rules and impact rosters across college football.
A recent legal maneuver by attorney Ryan Downton has reignited a contentious debate over the NCAA’s eligibility rules and the extent to which courts can compel universities to honor fifth‑year scholarships for athletes.
The Arizona Cardinals' rookie safety, Wydett Williams, has been granted a temporary restraining order that could allow him to play an additional season in college. His move comes as the NCAA faces multiple lawsuits over its revised five‑year eligibility rule, and as roster constraints in the NFL tighten.
A Kentucky court will decide by the end of next week whether athletes like Mark Mitchell can obtain an additional season of eligibility, after a hearing that highlighted a clash between the NCAA and legal arguments centered on age, season count, and state‑specific contract claims.
A court has temporarily restored eligibility for Oklahoma State defensive lineman Iman Oates, who is among 28 former JUCO players challenging the NCAA’s eligibility rules.
A recent Ohio injunction grants extra eligibility to fifteen college basketball players, sparking a national legal fight that could reshape roster rules and prompt federal action.
Donovan Dent, a former UNM basketball player now coaching in Albuquerque, is part of a legal effort to overturn the NCAA's restrictive eligibility rule, a fight that could reshape the landscape for college athletes seeking a fifth season.
RJ Godfrey, Clemson’s leading scorer, sues the NCAA to obtain a fifth year of eligibility under the new “5 for 5” rule, joining 15 other athletes in a Georgia court case that challenges the organization’s eligibility restrictions.
Donovan Dent, a veteran point guard with a history at New Mexico and UCLA, has announced his intention to return for a fifth year of college basketball. He is joining a California injunction to secure eligibility under the NCAA's new '5-in-5' rules, while Gonzaga emerges as a leading destination, offering a starting role, a strong roster and significant NIL opportunities.
A federal lawsuit filed by attorneys Darren Heitner and Ryan Downton challenges the NCAA’s five‑year eligibility rule, with Oklahoma State forward Parsa Fallah at its center, aiming to secure playing time for up to 45 affected athletes.
Oklahoma State basketball player Parsa Fallah is part of a legal challenge to the NCAA's new five‑year eligibility rule, aiming to secure a waiver that would allow him to compete in the 2026‑27 season after a knee injury and a winding college career.
A California lawsuit could grant Braeden Carrington a fifth year of eligibility, potentially reshaping the Badgers' backcourt for the 2026‑27 season.
Kendall Blue, a former Nebraska basketball player, has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking an additional year of eligibility, joining a broader legal effort to reshape college sports rules.
The lawsuit, confirmed by attorney Ryan Downton, seeks an additional year of eligibility for athletes who completed four years of college but fall outside the NCAA’s new 5‑for‑5 eligibility framework.
A group of 45 current and former college athletes has sued the NCAA, arguing they were excluded from the association's new eligibility framework and deserve an additional season of competition.
An Ohio court has granted a temporary injunction that allows a group of college basketball athletes to challenge the NCAA’s age‑based eligibility framework, raising the prospect of a broader reshaping of college sports governance.
A federal judge in Ohio has ruled that the NCAA’s recent eligibility changes are arbitrary and capricious, allowing 24 basketball players to pursue legal action and extend their collegiate careers.
A federal judge in Ohio has issued a temporary order allowing a group of college basketball players to pursue a lawsuit that contests the NCAA’s new eligibility criteria, which tie competition rights to age and limit the number of seasons a student‑athlete can compete.
A recent injunction allows 15 athletes, including standout guard MJ Collins and forward Kolby King, to extend their college careers by a fifth year, bolstering the University of Cincinnati’s upcoming roster.
The NCAA's shift to a five-year, five-season eligibility model has triggered lawsuits, roster reshuffles and international implications, with former Penn State guard Josh Reed leading the charge.
The NCAA has adopted a five‑season, five‑year eligibility model that could extend the collegiate careers of Penn State's international athletes and spark litigation over roster rules.
Former Dayton Flyers guard Javon Bennett and 14 other student‑athletes have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the NCAA’s revised five‑year eligibility rule, arguing it unfairly limits competition and earnings.
Former Dayton Flyers guard Javon Bennett and 14 other student‑athletes have sued the NCAA over its age‑based eligibility model, arguing that the new five‑year rule unfairly restricts game participation and earnings potential.