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BAD: NCAA Considering PENALIZING BYU, Utah for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Missions
The NCAA’s proposed "5-in-5" eligibility rule, which reached a fever pitch in April 2026, has ignited a fierce debate over the future of student-athletes who serve missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Under the new framework, the eligibility clock starts immediately upon high school graduation or a player’s 19th birthday, giving athletes five consecutive years to play five seasons. By effectively eliminating redshirts and traditional waivers, the rule threatens the established pipeline for programs like BYU and Utah, where mission service is a cultural staple…
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