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Court Dismisses NCAA Appeal on Pavia's Eligibility Waiver

10/2/2025

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The Sixth Circuit dismissed the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) appeal on Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia's eligibility as moot.
The court noted the NCAA granted Pavia a waiver for the 2025-26 academic year.
Judge Amul Thapar noted the appeal centers on policy. The ruling does not affect ongoing lawsuits, including junior-college (JUCO) and redshirt-rule challenges; Congress could play a role.

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The Sixth Circuit dismissed the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) appeal on Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia's eligibility as moot.
The court noted the NCAA granted Pavia a waiver for the 2025-26 academic year.
Judge Amul Thapar noted the appeal centers on policy. The ruling does not affect ongoing lawsuits, including junior-college (JUCO) and redshirt-rule challenges; Congress could play a role.