Ohio Governor Signs Order Letting State's Colleges Allow 2022 Athletes a 5th Year of Eligibility
The order lets public and private schools waive NCAA limits for the class of 2022 as roster decisions continue for the 2026-27 season.
- On Tuesday, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order allowing the state's colleges to grant Class of 2022 athletes a fifth year of eligibility for the 2026-27 academic year, defying NCAA rules.
- DeWine stated the directive ensures fairness, allowing Ohio student-athletes the same opportunities as peers in other states while preventing institutions from enforcing NCAA restrictions that exclude players who completed four seasons.
- The move comes as federal judges in the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals weigh an antitrust lawsuit in Wisne vs. NCAA, with judges questioning attorney Robert Shelquist on economic harm to the 2022 class.
- Congress may pass the Protect College Sports Act, which cleared the Senate last month and aims to limit such lawsuits; Ohio's eight Division I programs, including Ohio State and Cincinnati, provided no immediate response.
- The action mirrors California's past legislative push for NIL compensation, which forced the NCAA to change national policy; with this Ohio order, further litigation appears likely as programs finalize rosters amid eligibility uncertainty.
15 Articles
15 Articles
The Hamilton Spectator
The RecordOhio governor signs order letting state’s colleges allow 2022 athletes a 5th year of eligibility
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order Tuesday giving the state's colleges and universities the option of allowing athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 to play a fifth year in defiance of the NCAA's new eligibility rule.
Ohio governor signs order letting state's colleges allow 2022 athletes a 5th year of eligibility
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order allowing the state's colleges and universities to let athletes who graduated high school in 2022 play a fifth year.
Governor DeWine Signs Executive Order Authorizing Ohio Colleges to Bypass NCAA Eligibility Restrictions
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Executive Order 2026-04D on Tuesday, granting public and private colleges and universities across the state explicit authority to allow fifth-year student-athletes from the high school graduating class of 2022 to compete despite current NCAA restrictions. The order directly addresses implementation guidelines tied to a new eligibility model […]
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
