UH does not pursue Ethan Sanchez after eligibility extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The University of Houston will not attempt to re-sign kicker Ethan Sanchez, who set a school record with 21 field goals last season. Following a court ruling that grants him an extra year of eligibility, Sanchez is free to play elsewhere in college football. Despite his performance, the Cougars have chosen not to seek his return. This decision comes amid a broader context where multiple athletes have been granted similar eligibility extensions by legal action against the NCAA.
- •Ethan Sanchez had the second-most field goals in UH history last season.
- •Sanchez was granted an extra year of eligibility by a court ruling.
- •UH will not seek Sanchez's return for the current season.
- •The ruling also affects a group of 41 athletes seeking to play another season.
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — UH won't pursue reunion with kicker Ethan Sanchez after extra year of eligibility granted
"Ethan Sanchez had the second-most field goals in UH history last season, but the Cougars aren't seeking a reunion with the kicker.
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