These Georgia players will benefit from NCAA eligibility rule change

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1. 14d ago

   NCAA Approves Age-Based Five-Year Eligibility Model

   The NCAA has voted to implement a new eligibility rule allowing Division I athletes five years to play five seasons. This model eliminates redshirt years and waivers, with full implementation set for the fall 2027 incoming class. The change is expected to impact rosters and playing time across college football and basketball.

   What's confirmed:

   • The NCAA approved an age-based eligibility rule giving athletes five years to play five seasons.
   • Division I has adopted the age-based eligibility model.
   • The new eligibility clock begins at an athlete's enrollment or their 19th birthday.
   • The rule eliminates redshirt years and waivers.
   • Full implementation of the changes will occur for the fall 2027 incoming class.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A FOX SA investigation sparked a lawsuit that led to the rule changes.
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2. 14d ago

   NCAA Approves Age-Based Five-Year Eligibility Model

   The NCAA has approved a 5-in-5 plan allowing athletes five years to play five seasons of college sports. This age-based model will impact rosters and playing time in college football and basketball. Full implementation is scheduled for the fall 2027 incoming class.

   What's confirmed:

   • The NCAA approved an age-based eligibility rule allowing athletes five years to play five seasons.
   • Division I has adopted this age-based eligibility model.
   • The new rules will be fully implemented for the incoming class in fall 2027.
   • The rule change will affect rosters, transfers, and playing time.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The new rule will eliminate redshirting and drastically impact Georgia football's roster.
   • A lawsuit filed in Ohio alleges the new rule is unfair to the high school Class of 2022.
   • The rule change follows a FOX SA investigation that sparked a lawsuit.
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