Texas judge grants restraining order against SEC's new player ban
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:24 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
A Texas judge granted temporary restraining orders to several former college athletes against the NCAA and SEC on August 27, 2026. This ruling challenges the SEC's recent decision to prohibit former professional athletes from returning to college sports. The SEC's penalty structure includes significant sanctions for teams violating the ban. This lawsuit marks the first legal challenge to the SEC's policy, with additional lawsuits expected in the coming weeks. The decision raises questions about the SEC's authority to enforce its new regulations amid ongoing legal disputes.
- •Texas judge issues restraining order against SEC's player ban.
- •SEC recently voted to restrict former professional athletes from returning.
- •Multiple athletes granted eligibility to play this season.
- •New SEC penalties include coach suspensions and financial fines.
- •Further legal challenges against SEC policies are anticipated.
- 12:01 AMESPN NCAAF — Judge's order prohibits SEC from banning players
- 10:38 PMCBS Sports — Texas judge grants restraining order against SEC, challenging ban on former pro athletes returning to college
"A Dallas judge signed an order Thursday that prohibits the NCAA, the SEC and its commissioner Greg Sankey from stopping a group of athletes from returning to college sports for one more season of play.
"A collection of former college athletes have been issued a restraining order against the SEC, conference commissioner Greg Sankey and the NCAA
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External links- ESPN NCAAFAug 28, 2026, 12:01 AMJudge's order prohibits SEC from banning players
A Dallas judge signed an order Thursday that prohibits the NCAA, the SEC and its commissioner Greg Sankey from stopping a group of athletes from returning to college sports for one more season of play.
- CBS SportsAug 27, 2026, 10:38 PMTexas judge grants restraining order against SEC, challenging ban on former pro athletes returning to college
A collection of former college athletes have been issued a restraining order against the SEC, conference commissioner Greg Sankey and the NCAA
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