Arizona’s Max Harris and Ismail Mahdi file TRO seeking football eligibility
On the eve of Arizona football’s season opener, one of the biggest questions surrounding the program remains the eligibility status of linebacker Max Harris and running back Ismail Mahdi. The two players have filed a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction against the NCAA that will allow them to compete this season, according to […]
Arizona football stars Max Harris and Ismail Mahdi are seeking a temporary restraining order against the NCAA to allow them to compete this season. The two players filed for a preliminary injunction, arguing that the language in the NCAA's Division I manual does not exclude the 2022 high school class from the "5 for 5" eligibility policy.
According to the Arizona Daily Star, Harris and Mahdi are seeking to compete under the "5 for 5" rule, which would enable them to return for the Wildcats' season opener. A restraining order granting them permission to play would need to be obtained. As of now, the soonest a judge could rule would be early next week, allowing the two players to potentially return for Arizona's game against NAU.
Harris, a linebacker, started 12 games for Arizona last season and Mahdi, a running back, started 10 games and led the team in rushing with 859 yards.
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