NCAA's new redshirt rule changes eligibility for Oregon Ducks players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:24 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The NCAA has approved a new eligibility rule allowing athletes five years to compete in five seasons, referred to as the age-based 'five-for-five' model. This change affects how players, including recruits and junior college athletes, will manage their eligibility. The rule is expected to lead to more true freshmen making significant contributions early in their college careers and an increase in fifth-year seniors at Oregon. Current athletes whose eligibility expires after Spring 2026 will not automatically receive an additional year.
- •New rule gives athletes five years for five competitive seasons.
- •Eligibility clock starts upon enrollment or post-19 birthday.
- •Increased playing opportunities for true freshmen expected.
- •More fifth-year seniors likely to remain in college.
- •Current athletes beyond eligibility period will not receive extra year.
- 12:27 PMYahoo Sports — 12 Oregon Ducks players most impacted by NCAA's new eligibility rule
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — How the NCAA's new 'redshirt rule' will impact the Oregon Ducks
"The NCAA approved a landmark eligibility rule this week, so here's a look at how it will impact the Oregon Ducks going forward.
"The NCAA passed a new eligibility rule, so which members of the Oregon Ducks will be most heavily impacted?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 12:27 PM12 Oregon Ducks players most impacted by NCAA's new eligibility rule
The NCAA passed a new eligibility rule, so which members of the Oregon Ducks will be most heavily impacted?
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:24 PMHow the NCAA's new 'redshirt rule' will impact the Oregon Ducks
The NCAA approved a landmark eligibility rule this week, so here's a look at how it will impact the Oregon Ducks going forward.
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