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A recent U.S. District Court decision in Colorado has cleared a path for two Oregon State football seniors to extend their eligibility through the 2026 season, despite lingering questions about the NCAA’s five‑for‑five model. Their potential return adds depth to the roster as the Beavers prepare for a September 5 matchup against Houston.
A recent injunction grants an extra year of eligibility to class‑of‑2022 athletes, allowing former Oregon State football players Van Wells and Jaheim Patterson to potentially return in 2026, while prompting roster moves at Indiana and Oregon and raising broader questions about the NCAA’s new five‑for‑five model.
A recent injunction could allow Van Wells and Jaheim Patterson to extend their eligibility into the 2026 season, pending the NCAA’s appeal, while reshaping roster plans across several programs.