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Joey McGuire warns of more eligibility lawsuits amid NCAA chaos

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:37 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Joey McGuire warns of more eligibility lawsuits amid NCAA chaos
Summary

Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire anticipates increasing lawsuits related to player eligibility as the NCAA combats ongoing challenges. Recent rulings have allowed athletes, previously part of NFL or NBA systems, to return to college football. The Big Ten and SEC have enacted new rules against adding these players, with the Big 12 expected to follow. McGuire addressed concerns over the NCAA's five-for-five eligibility rule and its rush to implement changes, suggesting potential motives behind the chaos. The evolving legal could lead to significant impacts on team rosters as lawsuits unfold.

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  • •McGuire predicts more lawsuits as NCAA faces eligibility challenges.
  • •Big Ten and SEC have enacted rules against signing pro players.
  • •Big 12 set to finalize similar rules in coming days.
  • •NCAA's past decisions have led to current chaos in eligibility.
  • •McGuire is not looking to add former pros to his roster.
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  • 12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Joey McGuire sees more lawsuits coming as NCAA continues to fight eligibility suits
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Joey McGuire doesn't see the fight for eligibility ending anytime soon, and that the NCAA has itself to blame for all the "chaos" that's come as of late.

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