New court ruling opens transfer portal 16 college football players

A Louisiana judge has granted a group of former college athletes, including 16 football players, a temporary restraining order allowing them to return to college for the 2026 season. This ruling specifically stated that the NCAA is ordered to open the transfer portal for all plaintiffs for one week from entry of this order. Many of those players have entered the transfer portal, with notable football players including former Ole Miss DT Zxavian Harris, Ole Miss safety Wydett Williams, James Madison linebacker Trent Hendrick, and Oregon State and former Colorado running back Anthony Hankerson.

Several of the players named in the lawsuit, including Hankerson, are currently in training camp with NFL teams. This ruling could potentially impact Colorado football, as they currently have only one open roster spot earmarked for Ezra Christensen, who is going through his own eligibility case.

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