Former Ohio State kicker explores fifth year of eligibility after injunction

Former Ohio State placekicker Jayden Fielding is looking into the possibility of utilizing a fifth year of eligibility after a recent court ruling. A judge in Colorado issued a preliminary injunction allowing athletes from the 2022 class to gain an additional year of college football eligibility. Fielding, a former all-Big Ten selection and three-year starter, had a successful but occasionally inconsistent tenure at Ohio State. However, a return may not see him reclaiming the starting position, given that the Buckeyes have acquired former Baylor kicker Connor Hawkins and have additional kickers on the roster. The NCAA plans to appeal the ruling, which could impact Fielding's opportunity if upheld.

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