Colorado judge allows NCAA athletes to gain fifth year of eligibility
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:18 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
A Colorado federal judge granted a preliminary injunction permitting NCAA athletes who graduated this spring to reclaim a fifth year of eligibility. This decision affects athletes who completed four years of eligibility between 2022 and 2026, with the transfer portal set to open on August 3. The ruling adds uncertainty for college rosters as teams have already configured their lineups for the upcoming season. NCAA president Charlie Baker criticized the ruling, indicating potential complications for roster management. Legal challenges in other states could influence additional eligibility cases across college sports.
- •Judge Charlotte Sweeney issues a class-wide preliminary injunction.
- •Transfer portal opens August 3, 2026, and closes August 10.
- •NCAA president Charlie Baker criticizes the ruling.
- •Teams like Gonzaga may need to adjust rosters due to influx of players.
- •Legal challenges may pave the way for further eligibility cases.
- 1:18 AMCBS Sports — Colorado judge immediately grants extra year of eligibility to NCAA athletes who just graduated
"A federal judge's injunction could grant a fifth year of eligibility to a massive amount of athletes, opening a chaotic transfer portal window in August
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