Ohio governor grants fifth year of eligibility to 2022 athletes

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order on October 13, allowing college athletes from the 2022 class a fifth year of eligibility for the 2026-27 academic year. This order permits affected players in Ohio to participate in intercollegiate athletics, even if they had previously exhausted their eligibility under NCAA rules. It was issued as Ohio colleges finalize their rosters amid ongoing discussions about eligibility rules. The Ohio State men's and women's basketball programs are not expected to be affected, with the football team's roster already confirmed for the season.

• 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State not expected to be impacted by order granting 5th year of eligibility