Cole Hutson receives court order to rejoin Texas football team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Cole Hutson, a former offensive lineman for the Texas Longhorns, has been granted a temporary restraining order that allows him to resume football activities. This decision follows his legal challenge against the NCAA's new eligibility model, which could affect his ability to play. Hutson's lawsuit asserts that the NCAA unfairly restricts athletes' eligibility and opportunities for development. The next steps include an upcoming hearing related to his legal case, which could determine his status for the 2026 season.
- •Hutson challenges NCAA's new eligibility rules in court.
- •The temporary restraining order enables Hutson to prepare for the 2026 season.
- •He played 48 games for Texas over four seasons.
- •Hutson seeks to reclaim eligibility after previously exhausting it under older rules.
- •A hearing date for the injunction is being arranged by Hutson's legal team.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Texas football: Cole Hutson could rejoin Longhorns' offensive line following court ruling
"Former Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson has reportedly been granted a temporary restraining order in his legal fight with the NCAA. Hutson is challenging the NCAA's new eligibility model.
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