Trent Hendrick eligible to play for UCLA after Big Ten clarification
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:18 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
UCLA confirmed linebacker Trent Hendrick can play this season after the Big Ten clarified its eligibility rules. Hendrick, a former James Madison University player and last season's Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year, was given an extra year of eligibility following a Colorado judge's ruling regarding NCAA policies. He transfers to UCLA after his NFL rookie minicamp experience, reuniting with JMU coaches and teammates. UCLA coach Bob Chesney expressed confidence in Hendrick's leadership and expected him to adapt quickly before the season opener against Cal.
- •Trent Hendrick played as a senior at James Madison University in 2025.
- •He recorded 106 tackles, three sacks, and two forced fumbles last season.
- •Big Ten's new policy does not restrict Hendrick's eligibility despite NFL minicamp participation.
- •UCLA's season opener is against Cal in less than two weeks.
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA gains clarification on Trent Hendrick's eligibility
"After the Bruins signed reigning Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year Trent Hendrick, a new policy from the Big Ten confirms that he is currently able to play.
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