UCF explores fifth-year eligibility options for football players amid court ruling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:33 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
UCF football started preseason training camp on August 3, preparing for the upcoming season opener against Bethune-Cookman. Following a July 31 injunction by Judge Charlotte Sweeney, athletes in the class of 2022 can explore a fifth year of eligibility. Coach Scott Frost mentioned that while they are considering potential roster upgrades, it remains too early to finalize any decisions. Players like Cole Kozlowski and Phillip Dunnam, who qualify under this ruling, have not publicly indicated intentions to return. Frost emphasized the importance of maintaining team culture when evaluating new additions.
- •UCF's preseason camp began amid uncertainty over player eligibility.
- •Judge Sweeney's ruling allows 2022 graduates to pursue a fifth year.
- •Frost is open to roster adjustments but prioritizes team culture.
- •Kozlowski and Dunnam qualify under the new ruling but haven't committed.
- •UCF looks to bounce back from last season's struggles.
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — UCF football to explore adding the 'right' fifth-year guys, Scott Frost says
"U.S. District Court of Colorado Judge Charlotte Sweeney issued an injunction against the NCAA on July 31.
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