Court allows Texas Tech QB Castellanos to remain eligible amid NCAA ruling
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
A Kentucky Court of Appeals judge denied the NCAA's request for emergency relief, permitting Texas Tech quarterback Thomas Castellanos and other players to maintain their eligibility. The ruling marks a significant moment in ongoing tensions between the NCAA and collegiate athletes regarding eligibility rules. This decision is expected to set a precedent for similar cases in the future, as more athletes navigate their eligibility under NCAA regulations.
- •Kentucky Court of Appeals denied NCAA's request for emergency relief.
- •Thomas Castellanos remains eligible to play for Texas Tech.
- •The decision may impact future collegiate eligibility cases.
- •Legal tensions between NCAA and athletes continue to grow.
- 4:29 PMESPN — Texas Tech QB Castellanos, others still eligible as court rules against NCAA
"A Kentucky Court of Appeals judge denied the NCAA emergency relief on Friday, allowing a group of players including Texas Tech quarterback Thomas Castellanos to remain eligible.
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