NCAA grants Cole Hutson an additional season of eligibility at Texas

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 11:47 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

NCAA grants Cole Hutson an additional season of eligibility at Texas
Summary

The NCAA has granted former Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson a fifth season of eligibility after he filed an age-based request. Hutson had played in 48 games with 23 starts during his tenure at Texas. Prior to the decision, he was preparing to attend the Dallas Cowboys rookie minicamp following the NFL Draft. Hutson's request came after he believed he had exhausted his four seasons of eligibility by the end of 2025.

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  • Cole Hutson played 48 games, including 23 starts for Texas.
  • He filed for an age-based request for extra eligibility recently.
  • Hutson was set to join the Cowboys rookie minicamp after the NFL Draft.
  • The NCAA ruled in favor of Hutson's petition shortly after it was submitted.
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  • 11:47 PMYahoo SportsLonghorns Daily News: NCAA grants former Texas OL Cole Hutson fifth season of eligibility
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Not even a week after former Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson filed for an age-based request for an additional season of eligibility after he was thought to have used up his four seasons at the conclusion of 2025, the NCAA has announced its decision to side with Hutson, who played in 48 games during his […]

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