Judge Lets Pro Athletes Return to College | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

A Texas judge just handed over 40 former pro athletes a major win, halting an SEC rule that blocked them from college football this season. The ruling, sparked by a lawsuit from 41 players, says if they were eligible for another semester, they’re eligible now — even if they went through the transfer portal or played professionally. Notable names like Stephon “Boogie” Johnson and NFL rookie Jordon Hudson are back on campus. The judge also ordered the NCAA to reopen the transfer portal for a week, giving athletes a shot at new teams — though schools aren’t obligated to accept them. This legal…