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Eddie Kelly Jr. commits to Mississippi State amid NCAA lawsuit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:39 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Eddie Kelly Jr. commits to Mississippi State amid NCAA lawsuit
Summary

Eddie Kelly Jr., formerly of West Virginia, has committed to Mississippi State football. His entry into the transfer portal was enabled by a temporary restraining order obtained from a lawsuit against the NCAA. Although he is eligible to transfer, he awaits a ruling on a pending court case that affects his eligibility for the season. A hearing on this matter is set for September 8, just before Mississippi State's season opener against Louisiana-Monroe on September 5.

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  • •Kelly, a defensive lineman, committed to Mississippi State on August 25.
  • •He secured a restraining order enabling access to the transfer portal.
  • •His eligibility to play this season is uncertain, pending a court ruling.
  • •Mississippi State begins its season on September 5 against Louisiana-Monroe.
  • •A hearing regarding his eligibility is scheduled for September 8.
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  • 12:39 PMYahoo Sports — How Mississippi State landed transfer Eddie Kelly Jr. Will DL play this season?
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Eddie Kelly Jr., a former West Virginia football player who sued the NCAA, committed to Mississippi State despite the transfer portal being closed.

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