Michigan Football could be adding a former Miami TE to the 2026 roster
Maize n Brew • • sports
Key Points:
- Alex Bauman, a tight end formerly at the University of Miami, has been granted a temporary restraining order by a Washtenaw County judge allowing him to participate immediately at any NCAA Division I institution for the 2026-27 season.
- Bauman, who transferred to Michigan and is already enrolled in classes, is seeking a fifth season of eligibility under the NCAA's 5-in-5 rule, which he argues the NCAA is unfairly denying him.
- Bauman had a productive college career with Tulane and Miami, and his addition could significantly bolster Michigan's tight end position, which has limited production so far this season.
- A show-cause hearing is scheduled for November 4, giving the NCAA a chance to appeal the ruling; Michigan has not yet commented publicly on the situation.
- Bauman was not drafted or signed by an NFL team, making him eligible for another year of college football, and the court ruling could set a precedent for similar eligibility disputes.
