Ohio court denies extra eligibility for college athletes under NCAA rules

An Ohio appeals court has reversed a lower court's decision that allowed two dozen college athletes to seek an extra year of eligibility under the NCAA's new age-based criteria. The unanimous ruling stated that the plaintiffs, who graduated high school in 2022 and completed four years of college sports, cannot be grandfathered into the new eligibility structure. Previous rulings had temporarily permitted the athletes to join rosters while parallel litigation continues in other states and courts. The decision emphasizes the NCAA's authority in interpreting its rules, as further legal challenges remain pending in various jurisdictions, including a separate lawsuit involving St. John's forward Keyshawn Hal in New York.

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