NCAA weighs major eligibility change that could reshape college football and basketball
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The NCAA is considering a major eligibility change that would give athletes five years of eligibility starting at age 19 or after high school graduation. The proposal aims to simplify eligibility rules and reduce inconsistencies, but its implementation and potential impact on college sports are still uncertain.
The NCAA is exploring a major eligibility change. Athletes would receive five years of eligibility starting at age 19 or after high school graduation. The plan would eliminate redshirts and most eligibility exceptions, with limited allowances for maternity leave, military service, or religious missions. The NCAA Division I Cabinet will review the proposal. If approved, the change could be implemented as early as 2026. The proposal aims to simplify eligibility rules and reduce inconsistencies. It could have a significant impact on college football and basketball.
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