Bullard’s Court Battle for 2026 Eligibility | Michigan State Spartans Football News

Rodney Bullard Jr. is fighting in court to play for Michigan State in 2026, arguing the NCAA’s eligibility clock started too early — even though he was only part-time in 2021 and hadn’t played football yet. The NCAA counts that year as full-time because he took one extra course, limiting his playing time and reducing his college career to just three seasons. Bullard has been training all summer, ready to compete — but now the courts will decide if he gets his shot. This case exposes the messy, often unfair rules athletes face when academic status is in question. The outcome could shake up both Bullard’s future and Michigan State’s roster. 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/269a4af81580f5de