Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, which could blunt its impact on new '5 for 5' rule (copy)

Judge's order prohibits SEC from banning players

A Dallas judge signed an order Thursday that prohibits the NCAA, the SEC and its commissioner Greg Sankey from stopping a group of athletes from returning to college sports for one more season of play.

SEC commissioner added as defendant in Louisiana lawsuit over NCAA eligiblity rules

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has been added as a defendant in a lawsuit in Louisiana aiming to create a fifth-year of eligibility for 30-plus athletes who play a wide variety of NCAA sports.

Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, which could blunt its impact on new '5 for 5' rule (copy)

The judge who granted the right to play another year of college sports to some athletes whose eligibility ran out last school year issued a new order to make clear that does not include football players who signed pro contracts…

How changes in NCAA eligibility rules affect women’s hockey | The IX Hockey | Powered by The Ice Garden

In June 2026, the NCAA adopted a new eligibility structure for Division I and Division II student-athletes. Under these new NCAA eligibility rules, athletes have up to five years of college athletics eligibility in a five-year period. Previously, athletes had four seasons of eligibility, with a series of waivers and exemptions granting some individuals additional time. As the class strength and league parity of NCAA DI women’s hockey continue to…