Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith gains eligibility for 2026 season

Tristan Smith, a wide receiver for Clemson, secured a significant legal victory as a South Carolina court granted him a temporary injunction to play in the 2026 season. Judge Jessica Salvini ruled that Smith's eligibility should not be hindered by NCAA restrictions after he argued that the organization unfairly counted his junior college seasons against its Five-Year Rule. His case received attention due to the similar circumstances of another player, Malik Benson, who was granted a waiver. The ruling prevents the NCAA from penalizing Smith or Clemson during the ongoing case.

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