NCAA allows five years of eligibility, impacting Notre Dame football roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 11:14 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The NCAA has approved a new five-for-five eligibility rule allowing college players five years to play, beginning at age 19 or upon enrollment. This change is expected to benefit Notre Dame immediately, granting extra eligibility to five players: Drayk Bowen, Elijah Hughes, Christian Gray, Luke Talich, and Jordan Faison. With this new framework, the Fighting Irish may have more roster stability and flexibility, reducing reliance on the transfer portal. The specifics of player retention will be clearer as the season progresses.
- •NCAA introduces new five-for-five eligibility rule.
- •Rule starts eligibility clock at age 19 or college enrollment.
- •Five Notre Dame players gain an extra year of eligibility.
- •Notre Dame seeks to stabilize roster without heavy transfer use.
- •Clarification on player returns expected in coming months.
- 11:14 AMYahoo Sports — How does the new NCAA eligibility rule affect Notre Dame Football?
"The NCAA is doing something smart for a change with its new five for five eligibility rule and it’s good for Notre Dame.
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