Kentucky's Alex Afari loses eligibility after court ruling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Kentucky football linebacker Alex Afari has been ruled ineligible to play after a Kentucky Court of Appeals decision reversed a prior injunction. Previously granted a fifth year of eligibility, Afari had participated in all four games this season. The ruling affects him and other 2022 athletes who may seek another injunction in lower court. Afari has recorded 11 tackles and 1 pass defended so far this season.
- •Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled against Afari's eligibility.
- •Afari recorded 11 tackles and 1 pass defended this season.
- •Affected players may seek new injunctions in lower court.
- •Kentucky plays South Carolina this weekend with Afari unavailable.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky's Alex Afari affected by Court of Appeals ruling
"Kentucky football linebacker Alex Afari was granted a fifth year of eligibility, and now his season has been affected by another court ruling.
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