UCF linebacker Cole Kozlowski returns after eligibility resolution
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Cole Kozlowski announced his return to the UCF football team on October 4, after an extended legal situation regarding his eligibility. The fifth-year linebacker confirmed that he received extra eligibility for the 2026-27 season through a social media post. He had previously been in legal limbo following a ruling that affected Class of 2022 high school graduates, which initially granted him an extra season. Kozlowski transferred to UCF from Colgate prior to the 2025 season, where he contributed 82 tackles and two sacks in his first year with the Knights.
- •Kozlowski confirmed eligibility for the 2026-27 season
- •Previously transferred to UCF from Colgate
- •Ranked second on UCF with 82 tackles last season
- •Legal decisions impacted his eligibility status
- •Thanked McCarter & English law firm for assistance
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — UCF linebacker announces return after eligibility fight
"Cole Kozlowski announced his UCF Knights return after two months of legal limbo. The fifth-year linebacker transferred from Colgate in 2025.
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