Former ISU track athlete sues NCAA over denial of eligibility
A former Iowa State University athlete is suing the National Collegiate Athletic Association over her inability to compete in indoor track during the 2026-27 school year. Jenna James, a 23-year-old 2026 graduate of ISU, says a recent class-action lawsuit related to a change in NCAA rules should result in her ability to compete in the […]
Former Iowa State University track athlete Jenna James is suing the NCAA, arguing that her denial of eligibility for indoor track during the 2026-27 school year violates a recent class-action lawsuit related to changes in NCAA rules. James contends that the NCAA treated indoor and outdoor track as separate sports when calculating seasons of competition, despite the new policy allowing Division 1 athletes up to five years of eligibility.
Her lawsuit asserts that the NCAA should consider her indoor track participation instead of outdoor track for eligibility purposes, as she had completed four seasons of indoor track from 2022 through 2026. James, a proven impact athlete with multiple qualifications and honors, seeks eligibility for the 2027 NCAA Division 1 Indoor Track and Field Championships, which are scheduled for March 12-13, 2027.
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