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Coaches Back New 5-Year Eligibility Rule Amid NCAA Appeal

9/21/2025

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Coaches Bielema and McGuire endorse a proposed five-year eligibility rule for college athletes.
McGuire highlights the rule's advantages, referencing player Reggie Virgil's case.
The NCAA Division I Board approved a waiver for former junior college athletes for the 2025-26 season, allowing them to reclaim an additional year of eligibility.
The NCAA is appealing a ruling concerning this eligibility change.
McGuire's team readies for a key Big 12 game against Utah, drawing NFL scouts' attention.

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Coaches Bielema and McGuire endorse a proposed five-year eligibility rule for college athletes.
McGuire highlights the rule's advantages, referencing player Reggie Virgil's case.
The NCAA Division I Board approved a waiver for former junior college athletes for the 2025-26 season, allowing them to reclaim an additional year of eligibility.
The NCAA is appealing a ruling concerning this eligibility change.
McGuire's team readies for a key Big 12 game against Utah, drawing NFL scouts' attention.