Tristan Smith wins eligibility to play for Clemson in 2026 season
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Clemson football wide receiver Tristan Smith is eligible to compete in the 2026 season after a South Carolina judge ruled in his favor. Judge Jessica Ann Salvini granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA on June 12, allowing Smith to play after previously being denied a waiver in November 2025. Smith had sued the NCAA for a fifth year of eligibility and participated in spring practice prior to suffering an ankle injury. He recorded 24 catches for 239 yards and one touchdown during the 2025 season and will rejoin a talented group of receivers at Clemson.
- •Judge Jessica Ann Salvini ruled for Smith on June 12.
- •Smith sued the NCAA for a fifth year after a November 2025 denial.
- •He had 24 catches for 239 yards in 2025.
- •Smith rejoined spring practice before an ankle injury sidelined him.
- •Clemson's receiving group includes Bryant Wesco Jr. and T.J. Moore.
- 5:55 PMESPN — Clemson WR Smith gets injunction to play in '26
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Clemson receiver granted injunction to play for Tigers in 2026
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Tristan Smith will play for Clemson football Dabo Swinney after judge's ruling
"Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith received a temporary injunction against the NCAA from a South Carolina judge, clearing the way for him to play this season.
"A South Carolina judge granted Clemson WR Tristan Smith's eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA, meaning the wideout will play in the 2026 season.
"Tristan Smith was granted an injunction that will allow him to play a fifth season of college football with the Tigers in 2026.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 12, 2026, 5:55 PMClemson WR Smith gets injunction to play in '26
Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith received a temporary injunction against the NCAA from a South Carolina judge, clearing the way for him to play this season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 5:34 PMClemson receiver granted injunction to play for Tigers in 2026
Tristan Smith was granted an injunction that will allow him to play a fifth season of college football with the Tigers in 2026.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 4:04 PMTristan Smith will play for Clemson football Dabo Swinney after judge's ruling
A South Carolina judge granted Clemson WR Tristan Smith's eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA, meaning the wideout will play in the 2026 season.
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