Colorado judge issues clarification to class-wide injunction for NCAA eligibility

Key Points:

• U.S. District Court Judge Charlotte Sweeney issued an injunction on July 31 allowing all class of 2022 athletes a fifth year of eligibility, but clarified on August 2 that this does not override current transfer rules, roster limits, or revenue-sharing caps.
• The injunction permits athletes to compete for a fifth season but does not allow teams to exceed roster limits or revenue-sharing totals, meaning full rosters cannot add extra players under this ruling.
• The court emphasized that the injunction does not affect the House v. NCAA settlement from 2025, which established revenue sharing and roster limits, nor does it change transfer rules.
• The ruling has greater implications for college basketball, where some programs are leaving roster spots and funds available for potential fifth-year players; Clemson’s RJ Godfrey has already transferred to Arizona under this ruling.
• The NCAA plans to appeal the injunction, asserting the ruling lacks authority to override existing agreements, while the Protect College Sports Act is gaining congressional support and could further affect eligibility rules.