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Division I Board Advances 5-Year Eligibility, Vote Set May 22

4/28/2026

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Division I Board instructed the Cabinet to advance the eligibility proposal, with a vote on May 22.
The plan grants athletes five years of eligibility after turning 19 or graduating high school.
NCAA President Charlie Baker said the rule will not affect athletes finishing eligibility in 2025-26.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day and Ole Miss coach Pete Golding backed the plan, saying it could end redshirts for 2026-27.

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Division I Board instructed the Cabinet to advance the eligibility proposal, with a vote on May 22.
The plan grants athletes five years of eligibility after turning 19 or graduating high school.
NCAA President Charlie Baker said the rule will not affect athletes finishing eligibility in 2025-26.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day and Ole Miss coach Pete Golding backed the plan, saying it could end redshirts for 2026-27.