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Three former Ole Miss players granted temporary restraining order for eligibility

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:33 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Three former Ole Miss players granted temporary restraining order for eligibility

Summary

A temporary restraining order enabling over 30 athletes to return to college sports was granted on August 20, 2026. Among those affected are former Ole Miss players Zxavian Harris, Wydette Williams, and Dae’Quan Wright, who are involved in a lawsuit seeking another year of eligibility. The lawsuit addresses issues stemming from previous NCAA rulings and aims to allow players to return if released by NFL teams by September 1. The restraining order lasts for ten days and coincides with a one-week transfer window for players entering college football again.

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Status Watch

•Players can return if released by NFL teams by September 1
•The restraining order is effective for ten days from August 20, 2026
•Former players filed a lawsuit regarding NCAA eligibility issues
•SEC eligibility rules remain in effect for potential transfers
•Zxavian Harris has entered the transfer portal

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3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Three former Rebels granted a restraining order to return to college football

What they're saying

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On Wednesday afternoon, Adam Schefter of ESPN broke news that a temporary restraining order against the NCAA had been granted for over 30 players to play another year of college sports. This whole restraining order against the NCAA thing has gotten wild for sure, but the last one played out pretty well for Ole Miss. […]
— Yahoo Sports

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