Big Sky teams adjust to new NCAA five-for-five eligibility rules
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:02 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Eastern Washington and other members of the Big Sky Conference are adapting to new NCAA Division I eligibility rules that allow freshmen to play immediately without redshirting. This change, effective for the 2026-27 season, replaces an older system that required one year to be a redshirt, allowing athletes to now have five full years of competition. Players and coaches have expressed their support, citing the increased competition and development opportunities. The new rules are expected to enhance roster depth and overall team performance during the upcoming season.
- •Eastern Washington adapts to five-for-five eligibility rules for freshmen.
- •Players can now compete all five years without redshirting.
- •New system encourages earlier player development and competition.
- •Tailored for current high school seniors graduating in 2027.
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Eastern Washington, other Big Sky members fan of new 'five-for-five' eligibility rules
"Aug. 5—When Ambrose Marsh first joined the Eastern Washington football team, he pretty well knew that he wasn't going to play much that first year. He wasn't alone. Running back Kevin Allen III, quarterback Jake Schakel, wide receiver Bode Gardner, offensive lineman Gavin Allen, to name just a few Eagles players, found themselves all in the same position in the fall of 2024: redshirting and ...
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