Hutson’s Eligibility Hangs in Balance | Texas Longhorns Football News

Cole Hutson’s college football comeback hit a major snag as Texas coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed Hutson is currently ineligible to play — not due to the broader NCAA ruling affecting other athletes, but a separate issue. Hutson had previously regained his fifth year of eligibility after a court battle tied to his NFL minicamp appearances, and he was notably absent for the Texas State game. Though he rejoined the team last month under a temporary restraining order, his case became entangled in a class-action lawsuit over NCAA eligibility rules. Despite reaching an agreement with the NCAA, Hutson’s unique situation doesn’t align with SEC guidelines, since he never declared for the draft or signed an NFL contract. Sarkisian’s staff is navigating the bureaucratic maze with the NCAA, keeping their focus squarely on getting Hutson cleared — with final approval pending from both governing bodies. 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/1c0805b383a8ac7b