Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, which could blunt its impact on new ‘5 for 5“ rule
DENVER (AP) — The judge who granted the right to play another year of college sports to some athletes whose eligibility ran out last school year issued a new order Sunday that makes clear that does not include football players who…
Denver (AP) — U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney issued a new order on Sunday that clarified her Friday ruling granting some athletes an extra year of college sports eligibility. The judge affirmed that her initial decision still stands, but clarified it does not affect football players who signed professional contracts this summer and later changed their minds.
The ruling had the potential to significantly alter the college football season by allowing teams to utilize the "five for five" rule, which would enable hundreds of players to return to college. However, the clarification by Judge Sweeney means that this newfound flexibility is no longer an option for athletes entering the 2026 season.
The judge's decision not only impacts football but also sports like baseball, with its season starting later.
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