NCAA clears defensive tackle Esean Carter to play for UConn

The NCAA reversed a ruling that initially declared UConn defensive tackle Esean Carter ineligible for the 2026 season. The governing body had previously blocked his participation, citing an impermissible redshirt season during his tenure at Toledo. UConn appealed the decision by providing evidence of a 2022 foot injury that limited Carter's playing time. The reversal was granted late Friday afternoon, allowing the graduate student to join his teammates for Saturday's season opener against Lafayette. Carter, a former all-conference performer, followed head coach Jason Candle to UConn during the offseason. He is expected to bolster the defensive line for the Huskies during their upcoming schedule of non-conference matchups against Power Four opponents.

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