SEC vs College Football Eligibility | Texas Longhorns Football News

The SEC is cracking down on college football teams bringing back players who’ve already dipped into the NFL, with Texas coach Steve Sarkisian publicly backing the move—calling it fair to not steal spots from guys who’ve sacrificed nine months for a shot at pro ball. But Texas isn’t innocent: offensive lineman Cole Hutson, who played 48 games and fought legally to return after an NFL minicamp, is still eligible under the NCAA’s “five in five” rule. As NIL deals fuel more comeback attempts—especially spotlighted by LSU—the major conferences are unifying against former pros returning, risking legal battles and even conference penalties. With Texas set to open their season and Hutson’s role uncertain, this eligibility war is far from over—and it’s heating up. 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/18855f0249a8ee84