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NCAA ignored the warnings. Now It's fighting for survival in courtrooms across America over eligibility
Thursday, August 6, 2026
The NCAA faced lawsuits and court injunctions across multiple states after excluding the 2022 recruiting class from its five-year eligibility rule. The decision allowed athletes from that class to compete beyond the standard five-year window. Federal judges in several jurisdictions issued injunctions blocking enforcement of the eligibility restrictions while cases proceeded.
