Judge's 5-For-5 Ruling Grants Fifth Season to NCAA Athletes

U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney issued a preliminary injunction Friday, allowing high school athletes who graduated in 2022 to compete in a fifth season of college football. This ruling overrides the NCAA’s five-for-five eligibility rule, which sought to eliminate redshirting but faced legal challenges. fishroad-app.com

While teams can add this eligible depth to existing rosters, they cannot use the transfer portal or exceed roster limits. Additionally, players must be 19 or older when the eligibility clock begins. The NCAA has warned programs to prepare for an expedited appeal of the decision.