Washington Huskies deny fifth-year players eligibility for 2026 season

The Washington Huskies will not have kicker Grady Gross and defensive tackle Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei available for the 2026 season. Both players had recently returned to practice after the NCAA implemented new eligibility rules. These rules affected players from the Class of 2022, who were not allowed to benefit from the new standards, leading to lawsuits against the NCAA. Although Gross played earlier in the season, both athletes are now officially ruled out for the remainder of the year after a court ruling overturned their eligibility appeals. Head coach Jedd Fisch has confirmed their absence moving forward.

• 5:12 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Huskies 5th-Year Players Denied Eligibility Requests