Sixth Year Eligibility Shakes College Football | South Carolina Gamecocks Football News

Sixteen college football stars just got a sixth year of eligibility thanks to a federal judge’s ruling in Louisiana — opening a one-week transfer portal window for them. The decision stems from the NCAA’s recent rule change, which now gives players five years from high school graduation or age 19 — whichever comes first — sparking lawsuits from athletes who used their four years under the old system. Some, like Dae’Quan Wright and Junior Tuihalamaka already signed with NFL teams, are now caught in a legal gray area, arguing they shouldn’t have committed to pro deals if they knew they’d still be eligible. Others, like DQ Smith, are weighing whether to return to college — even as fall camp begins and games loom. This legal twist is reshaping college sports, forcing athletes, schools, and the NCAA to navigate unprecedented territory. 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/ae6d38470fd714f6