Cole Hutson secures temporary order to return to college football

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Cole Hutson secures temporary order to return to college football
Summary

Former Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson gained a temporary restraining order allowing his return to college football. The Texas judge's decision came after Hutson's participation in rookie minicamps with the Browns and Cowboys, despite not being signed. A hearing for a preliminary injunction is scheduled for August 3, which could extend this permission. The ruling follows a similar case in Ohio involving 24 athletes and reflects challenges in NCAA eligibility regulations. While Texas has not officially rejoined Hutson, head coach Steve Sarkisian expressed interest in having him back due to his experience.

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  • Hutson received a temporary restraining order to return to college football.
  • The hearing for a preliminary injunction is set for August 3.
  • Texas coach Steve Sarkisian expresses desire to have Hutson back on the team.
  • Hutson participated in rookie minicamps but was not signed by any NFL team.
  • The ruling aligns with recent eligibility cases in college sports.
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  • 8:22 AMYahoo SportsTexas lineman wins preliminary right return to college football after attending rookie minicamps
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The crowd that crows about college football chaos compelling Congressional intervention will love this one, even if it's not much of a surprise.

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