NCAA considering five-year, age-based eligibility rule in major college sports shift
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The NCAA is considering a major eligibility change that would shift to an age-based model, allowing athletes five full years of eligibility starting at age 19 or upon high school graduation. The proposal aims to eliminate inconsistencies and bad PR, but its implementation and potential legal challenges are still uncertain.
The NCAA is exploring a major eligibility change. Athletes would receive five full years of eligibility starting at age 19 or upon high school graduation. The plan would eliminate redshirts, waivers, and most eligibility exceptions. Limited allowances would be made for maternity leave, military service, or religious missions. The NCAA Division I Cabinet is expected to review the proposal. If approved, the change could be implemented as early as 2026.
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