NCAA President Charlie Baker stated that the governor cannot legislate league eligibility rules. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers called the order unprecedented and questioned its enforceability across the Big 10 league, noting that his office is reviewing the matter to protect competitive integrity. The directive was issued on the same day the 10th Circuit heard oral arguments in the Wisne federal eligibility case involving the NCAA.
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Ohio Gov Mike DeWine Grants 5th Year Eligibility to Class of 2022 Athletes
Sports7 days ago
A regional executive order now prohibits sports departments from barring a specific group of returning students from collegiate competition. Governor Mike DeWine signed a mandate that allows college athletes from the Class of 2022 at Ohio universities to compete during the 2026-27 academic year, even if they have exhausted their NCAA eligibility. The order effectively grants these players a 5th season of play and forbids state institutions from enforcing standard eligibility restrictions.
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