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Judge issues clarification to NCAA eligibility order

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 Sunday that makes clear that it does not include football players who signed pro contracts this summer.

Published August 3, 2026, 3:28 AM
Updated August 3, 2026, 3:36 AM3.7K
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Judge issues clarification to NCAA eligibility order

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 Sunday that makes clear that it does not include football players who signed pro contracts this summer.

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