Louisiana court ruling upends NCAA eligibility rules for college athletes
A Louisiana judge's ruling granting eligibility relief from NCAA restrictions opens the door for athletes like RJ Luis Jr. and Anthony Hankerson to extend their college careers.
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A Louisiana judge grants RJ Luis Jr. a preliminary injunction to play for LSU in 2026-27, challenging the NCAA's eligibility ban tied to his two-way Utah Jazz contract.
16 sources on this →Waived by the Seahawks, running back Anthony Hankerson seeks a return to college football via the transfer portal, citing the same Louisiana court ruling granting temporary eligibility.
8 sources on this →The Big Ten moves to bar players who declared for the NFL Draft, appeared on an NFL roster, or signed a pro contract from returning to college rosters, as the SEC weighs a similar rule.
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