Court ruling opens door for Indiana defensive linemen Daley and Wyatt to play vs. Northwestern
An Indiana state court ruling has paved the way for defensive linemen Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt to return to action for Friday night's Big Ten Conference opener against Northwestern. Judge Kara Krothe issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday, granting Daley, Wyatt, and over 90 other athletes a fifth year of eligibility in the 2026-27 Division football, soccer, cross country, and field hockey seasons.
The NCAA is expected to appeal the decision. For now, the ruling allows Daley and Wyatt to return to the playing field. Both players missed Indiana's 38-0 victory over Western Kentucky last weekend due to an expired temporary restraining order. Krothe's ruling states that the NCAA is breaching its contractual obligations by denying the athletes the opportunity to play.
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