UCF welcomes back LB Cole Kozlowski after court ruling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The UCF Knights have re-added linebacker Cole Kozlowski to their roster following a Colorado court ruling that allows Class of 2022 athletes a fifth year of eligibility. This decision comes ahead of UCF's season opener against Bethune-Cookman on September 3rd. The NCAA has voiced opposition to this ruling and is appealing. Kozlowski, who had a standout season with 82 tackles last year, is reportedly already practicing with the team. UCF head coach Scott Frost expressed the team's openness to enhancing their roster ahead of the new season.
- •Kozlowski returns after Colorado court ruling grants fifth-year eligibility.
- •UCF opens the season on September 3rd against Bethune-Cookman.
- •NCAA is appealing the ruling amid concerns about roster regulations.
- •Kozlowski had 82 tackles last season, ranking second on the team.
- •UCF aims to improve after a challenging previous season.
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — UCF Knights Add LB Cole Kozlowski to Roster Following Controversial Court Ruling
"There was another massive change in college athletics, as the NCAA moved to allow eligibility for five full seasons. This lead to lawsuits from players who weren’t grandfathered in, and a controversial court ruling in Colorado to let the Class of 2022 go back to school. Now, it looks like the UCF Knights are going […] The post UCF Knights Add LB Cole Kozlowski to Roster Following Controversial Court Ruling appeared first on HEAVY.
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