Story perspectives

Judge Denies NCAA Emergency Relief, Keeps 2026-27 Eligibility

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

Read the story

Story summary

Summary

Judge Sara Walter Combs denied the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)’s emergency relief request.
The decision leaves 30 student-athletes—including Louisville footballers Jabari Mack and Kalib Perry—eligible for the 2026-27 season.
A Jefferson Circuit Court injunction on Oct. 16 had allowed them to compete pending appeal.
Combs said the NCAA failed to prove an imminent, incalculable injury.
A three-judge panel will review the request with a response due by Nov. 6.

1 of 1

Judge Sara Walter Combs denied the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)’s emergency relief request.
The decision leaves 30 student-athletes—including Louisville footballers Jabari Mack and Kalib Perry—eligible for the 2026-27 season.
A Jefferson Circuit Court injunction on Oct. 16 had allowed them to compete pending appeal.
Combs said the NCAA failed to prove an imminent, incalculable injury.
A three-judge panel will review the request with a response due by Nov. 6.