Ex-Ole Miss starters granted restraining order for 5th year
A judge's ruling allows some NFL rookies to return to college football for a fifth year, complicating the transfer portal.
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A judge has granted a temporary restraining order allowing some NFL rookies to return to college football for a fifth year. The ruling affects several players, including former LSU and Ole Miss starters. The decision permits these athletes to enter the transfer portal and return to college football in 2026.
The ruling is part of a broader lawsuit against the NCAA, with ex-LSU athletes also seeking an additional year of play. The judge's decision allows these players to maintain their college eligibility while challenging NCAA rules. The lawsuit argues that the NCAA's rules unfairly limit players' opportunities.
The ruling complicates the transfer portal process. It is not yet clear how the NCAA will respond or how this decision will affect other athletes seeking additional years of eligibility. The outcome of the lawsuit could set a precedent for future cases involving college athlete eligibility.
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Who reported it (9)
- An NFL rookie had 2 sacks in preseason debut. Now he could return to college football The New York Times · 4h ago
- Cleveland Browns Rookie Petitioning to Play College Football in 2026 Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Multiple first-year NFL players win TRO for fifth-year of college football NBC Sports · 4h ago
- Buccaneers rookie, ex-LSU standout Jack Pyburn among 16 suing for possible college football return CBS Sports · 4h ago
- Ex-LSU athletes join lawsuit against NCAA, seeking another year of play. Here’s what we know. NOLA.com · 4h ago
- Several NFL rookies granted TRO to play 5th season of college football USA Today · 4h ago
- Judge rules some NFL players can enter the transfer portal, return to college football in 2026 Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Former LSU EDGE Jack Pyburn among 16 college football players granted TRO for fifth year of eligibility on3.com · 4h ago
- Ex-Ole Miss starters granted restraining order for 5th year ESPN · 4h ago
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Which players are affected by the ruling?
The ruling affects several NFL rookies, including former LSU and Ole Miss starters. The exact number of players is not specified in coverage.
What is the basis for the lawsuit against the NCAA?
The lawsuit argues that the NCAA's rules unfairly limit players' opportunities. The plaintiffs seek an additional year of play, challenging the current eligibility rules.
How does this ruling impact the transfer portal?
The ruling allows affected players to enter the transfer portal and return to college football for a fifth year. This complicates the transfer portal process, as it sets a precedent for other athletes seeking additional years of eligibility.
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