Former UConn football players file lawsuit against the NCAA for eligibility
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:52 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
A group of former University of Connecticut football players has initiated a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking an additional year of eligibility under the new age-based eligibility criteria. This policy allows athletes who enroll after turning 19 to risk partially diminishing their eligibility if they are injured or redshirted. The lawsuit is part of a broader legal effort involving athletes from other universities, including Syracuse and Sacramento State. Further developments on the timeline for resolution of these cases remain unclear.
- •Former UConn players seek additional year of eligibility.
- •Lawsuit targets NCAA's age-based eligibility policy.
- •This policy affects players who enroll after age 19.
- •Other athletes from Syracuse and Sacramento State are also involved.
- •Timeline for resolution of lawsuits is currently unknown.
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Why Are Former UConn Football Players Suing the NCAA?
"The group of Huskies are working to get another year of eligibility.
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