The dispute centers on a directive signed by DeWine that allows athletes from the Class of 2022 at Ohio universities to play during the 2026-27 academic year, providing a 5th season of eligibility even for those who have exhausted NCAA limits. The order was issued the same day the 10th Circuit held oral arguments in the Wisne federal eligibility case. NCAA President Charlie Baker previously stated that the governor cannot legislate league rules, while Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers had called the order unprecedented for a Big 10 member state.
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NCAA Sues Ohio Governor in Landmark Bid to Block Athlete Eligibility Order
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The NCAA has filed a legal action against Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to stop an executive mandate regarding player competition. In a memo to member schools and documents obtained by Yahoo Sports, the NCAA describes the governor's order as a "misguided attempt" to grant Ohio colleges a "hall pass to break rules." The association characterized the lawsuit as a landmark and historic confrontation with a sitting state governor over eligibility standards.
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