Court ruling grants UH receiver Stephon Johnson extra year of eligibility
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:02 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

A Dallas judge issued a temporary restraining order granting an additional year of eligibility to University of Houston wide receiver Stephon Johnson. Johnson, a named plaintiff in a lawsuit also involving former kicker Ethan Sanchez, has returned to practice with the Cougars. The NCAA and SEC are named as defendants in the case. This ruling may have implications for other college athletes pursuing similar claims, as it could set a legal precedent.
- •Dallas judge grants extra eligibility to Stephon Johnson of UH
- •Johnson rejoins Cougars for practice following ruling
- •Lawsuit includes former UH kicker Ethan Sanchez
- •NCAA and SEC named as defendants in the lawsuit
- •Ruling could impact other college athletes seeking eligibility extensions
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Court ruling grants UH receiver Stephon Johnson another year of eligibility
"A temporary restraining order from a Dallas judge affects top UH receiver Stephen Johnson and former kicker Ethan Sanchez.
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