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10th Circuit Grants NCAA Stay on Colorado Athlete Waiver

8/23/2026

Summary

NCAA Stay Granted

U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals granted the NCAA a stay on Colorado’s blanket waiver for Class of 2022 athletes.
The stay temporarily revokes fifth-year eligibility for all 2022 high-school graduates.
Jaxon Kohler received a California injunction permitting his transfer from Michigan State to BYU.
Thomas Castellanos obtained a Kentucky TRO granting a fifth season and entry into the transfer portal.

Summary

NCAA Seeks Exemption

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has asked Congress for an antitrust exemption covering eligibility and transfer matters.
NCAA officials say age-based eligibility rules aim to preserve fair competition among colleges.
The organization warns returning veteran players could displace freshmen who enrolled based on promised roster spots.
Fall semester enrollment deadlines may prevent athletes from meeting full-time student requirements for competition.

History

Historical Context

After the Supreme Court ruled in 1984 that the NCAA’s television plan violated the Sherman and Clayton Acts, the organization lost its monopoly over college-football broadcasts. Schools such as the University of Texas and Notre Dame then negotiated independent TV deals, with Texas reporting nearly $69 million profit from football in 2009. The NCAA’s current bid for a new antitrust exemption echoes that 1984 decision.

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NCAA Stay Granted

U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals granted the NCAA a stay on Colorado’s blanket waiver for Class of 2022 athletes.
The stay temporarily revokes fifth-year eligibility for all 2022 high-school graduates.
Jaxon Kohler received a California injunction permitting his transfer from Michigan State to BYU.
Thomas Castellanos obtained a Kentucky TRO granting a fifth season and entry into the transfer portal.

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