Baylor's Hosea Wheeler wins temporary injunction, eligible for Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 7:42 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Baylor defensive lineman Hosea Wheeler was granted a temporary injunction by Texas judge Ryan Luna on August 11, allowing him to play in the season opener against Auburn. The decision comes as Wheeler challenges the NCAA's age-based eligibility model stemming from his time at Sacramento City College. A trial is anticipated within 90 to 120 days, which could affect his eligibility for the remainder of the season. Baylor finished last season with a 5-7 record and is ranked 10th in the Big 12 media poll for the upcoming season.
- •Hosea Wheeler can now participate in Week 1 against Auburn.
- •Trial regarding his eligibility is expected in mid-November.
- •Wheeler's case challenges NCAA's updated eligibility model.
- •Baylor is predicted to finish 10th in the Big 12.
- •Wheeler recorded 31 tackles in his last season at Indiana.
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Baylor's Hosea Wheeler receives temporary injunction, eligible for Week 1
"Texas judge Ryan Luna granted Baylor defensive lineman Hosea Wheeler a temporary injunction on Tuesday, making him eligible for a sixth season.
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