Arizona RB Ismail Mahdi, LB Max Harris ineligible after court ruling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:57 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
A Pima County judge ruled that Arizona Wildcats running back Ismail Mahdi and linebacker Max Harris are ineligible to play. The ruling occurred late Friday, reversing a previous temporary restraining order that had allowed them to participate this season. Both players had been key contributors for Arizona, with Mahdi leading the team in rushing yards and Harris among the top tacklers. The ruling follows the NCAA's new '5 for 5' eligibility rule, which affected players who graduated high school in 2022.
- •Ismail Mahdi rushed for 63 yards in the last game against Washington State.
- •Max Harris started in the last game and played in two others this season.
- •The ruling also affects other Arizona athletes, including baseball pitcher Garrett Hicks.
- •NCAA's new rule impacts players who had previously used four years of eligibility.
- 1:57 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona RB Ismail Mahdi, LB Max Harris ruled ineligible following judge’s ruling
"Arizona’s depth at two key positions is back to where it was entering training camp after a court ruling went against a pair of veteran Wildcats. A Pima County judge ruled late Friday that running back Ismail Mahdi and linebacker Max Harris were no longer eligible to play. Justin Spears of the Arizona Daily Star […]
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