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Cole Hutson gains eligibility for fifth season with Texas after court ruling

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:01 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Cole Hutson gains eligibility for fifth season with Texas after court ruling
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Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson has been cleared to rejoin the Longhorns for a fifth collegiate season following a preliminary injunction by U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney. This ruling benefits athletes from the Class of 2022, allowing them to play under the new five-for-five eligibility model. The NCAA's new rule, starting this summer, bases eligibility on age, but Hutson challenged it, seeking inclusion for his class. He was previously granted a temporary restraining order, enabling him to practice with the team pending further court decisions. Texas begins fall camp on August 2.

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  • •Cole Hutson receives a preliminary injunction to rejoin Texas football.
  • •New NCAA eligibility model begins this summer, permitting five seasons.
  • •Hutson's class of 2022 challenged the NCAA rule in court.
  • •Texas starts fall camp on August 2, 2026.
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  • 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Texas football: OL Cole Hutson can rejoin Longhorns for fifth season after court ruling
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Texas football OL Cole Hutson is part of the class of 2022, whose athletes were granted a preliminary injunction Friday to play a 5th collegiate season

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