Court denies NCAA appeal for Missouri defensive tackle Sterling Webb

A St. Louis County judge denied an NCAA motion to dismiss a temporary restraining order involving Missouri defensive tackle Sterling Webb on Wednesday. The ruling allows Webb to remain eligible for the 2026 season for the Tigers. Attorneys for Webb also secured a temporary restraining order against the University of Missouri, a legal step designed to shield the university from potential NCAA repercussions. The litigation centers on the NCAA’s five-for-five age-based eligibility model, specifically as it applies to members of the class of 2022 who completed their eligibility in four seasons. Webb is expected to contribute to the Missouri defensive line rotation during the upcoming season. The team is scheduled to play its season opener in Columbia against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Thursday night.

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