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., 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.
- •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.
- 12:39 PMYahoo Sports — How Mississippi State landed transfer Eddie Kelly Jr. Will DL play this season?
"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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