Several athletes granted TRO to play fifth season of college football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

A Louisiana judge has granted a temporary restraining order to multiple former college football players, allowing them to play a fifth season. These players include several currently in NFL training camps, such as Jack Pyburn with the Buccaneers and Dae'Quan Wright with the Browns. They are seeking to secure their release from NFL contracts to return to college football. This ruling stems from a Colorado state court decision that expanded eligibility for athletes from the 2022 recruiting class. The NCAA plans to appeal the ruling. The players must still win an additional case to enter the transfer portal as it remains closed.
- •Jack Pyburn and Dae'Quan Wright are among those granted a TRO.
- •Players can potentially return to college football before the season starts.
- •NCAA is expected to appeal the court's decision.
- •Affected players must resolve transfer portal eligibility issues.
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Several NFL rookies granted TRO to play 5th season of college football
"Numerous former college football players, including multiple in NFL training camps, received TROs to play a fifth season of college football.
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