Judge Rules NCAA Can't Block Fifth Year | Syracuse Orangemen Football News

A Texas judge just handed a major win to Syracuse WR Justus Ross-Simmons and 40 other athletes, ruling the NCAA can’t block them from practicing or playing this season — even though their eligibility expired last year. With the season opener just days away, Ross-Simmons could be on the field soon. The athletes, all from the 2022 class, argue it’s unfair that they’re excluded despite the NCAA now officially recognizing a fifth year — and claim the NCAA’s stance violates Texas contract law’s “good faith and fair dealing” standard. But this isn’t final: the NCAA has a court date in September to fight back and may appeal. They’ve already won appeals elsewhere, including briefly allowing Ross-Simmons to practice. The NCAA insists its rules protect incoming freshmen, fearing older players would unfairly disrupt opportunities for younger athletes — highlighting the ongoing clash between college sports’ governing body and athletes demanding more time on the field. 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/fbfd5475da84f37b