Big Ten enacts rule against NFL-to-college football transfers

On August 25, 2026, the Big Ten Conference is set to implement a rule prohibiting any player who has declared for the NFL Draft and did not withdraw, appeared on an NFL roster, or signed with a professional league from joining a Big Ten team. This decision aims to address concerns raised by coaches like Ohio State's Ryan Day and Oregon's Dan Lanning regarding the influx of NFL players returning to college football. As the NCAA introduced the 5-for-5 eligibility rule, players from the 2022 recruiting class have been seeking additional eligibility, complicating the of college football. The SEC has yet to announce a similar measure, leaving room for speculation on its response to the Big Ten's action.

• 1:59 PMYahoo Sports — Big Ten slams the door shut on NFL-to-college football transfers