Bullard Clears to Play After NCAA Reversal | Michigan State Spartans Football News

Rodney Bullard Jr. is cleared to play this season after a major NCAA eligibility battle — the league reversed course just before court, granting him his fourth year. Once told he’d used up his four years as a full-time student in 2021, Bullard’s legal team proved he was part-time then, opening the door for one more year. The win energizes Michigan State’s receiving corps and delights new coach Pat Fitzgerald, who backed Bullard’s fight from day one. Bullard, thrilled the process moved faster than expected, is now practicing with starters and set to debut Friday against Toledo — a huge boost for a team rebuilding its top receivers. His story underscores the messy world of college athlete eligibility — and now, he can focus on his final season and future in sports administration. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/98a629db99392b50