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Jason Eck supports NCAA’s new '5-for-5' eligibility rules for athletes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

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Summary

The NCAA has implemented a new eligibility policy allowing athletes to play five seasons within five years of full-time enrollment or after their 19th birthday. New Mexico head coach Jason Eck commended this shift, stating it eliminates the complexity of redshirts and waivers and encourages player engagement. The new rule, which does not grant additional years of eligibility to those who ran out under previous regulations, aims to simplify roster management for coaches. However, some players are already pursuing legal action, claiming the change restricts their ability to profit from their name, image, and likeness.

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By the Numbers

•NCAA's policy allows five seasons within five years for athletes.
•Eck believes the change simplifies eligibility management.
•Players running out of eligibility won't gain additional years.
•Some athletes are challenging the policy through lawsuits.

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3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Why Jason Eck is a fan of the NCAA's new '5-for-5' rule

What they're saying

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No more redshirts. No more waivers. Just five years of eligibility in five years – take it or leave it. Consider Jason Eck a fan. “I think it’s gonna be a good change,” New Mexico’s second-year head coach said Thursday. Wednesday, the NCAA approved a landmark age-based eligibility policy allowing athletes five years to play five seasons starting with their full-time enrollment or the season ...
— Yahoo Sports

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