NCAA granted stay in Colorado lawsuit, denying 5th-year eligibility for 2022 class
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Key Points:
- The Tenth Circuit has granted the NCAA's stay request in the Wisne vs. NCAA case, making Class of 2022 players ineligible for college football unless they have existing temporary restraining orders or injunctions.
- Earlier rulings had allowed some 2022 class members a fifth year of eligibility, but the NCAA's latest victory restricts this, though players like Jack Pyburn with separate court orders remain eligible.
- This decision is expected to prompt more lawsuits from 2022 class athletes seeking temporary restraining orders to regain eligibility, especially as the NFL regular season and roster cuts approach.
- Several players, including Myles Rowser, have recently won court orders granting extended eligibility and transfer rights, highlighting ongoing legal battles over player eligibility.
- The situation may intensify as NFL rookies on the margins consider returning to college football if they fail to secure pro roster spots, potentially leading to more legal challenges against the NCAA.
