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College Athletes Face Eligibility Uncertainty | Flint News

A major legal showdown over college athlete eligibility is heating up just before football season, as a federal appeals court temporarily blocks a lower court’s ruling that would’ve granted extra eligibility to athletes who finished their seasons last year. These players, who graduated high school in 2022, argue it’s unfair they’re excluded from the new five-year rule—giving younger athletes chances for education and NIL deals—while they’re left out. The NCAA counters that letting thousands return would disrupt current rosters and harm existing student-athletes. With a 2-1 decision from the…

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