College · College Football · published 2026-10-16T00:00:00+00:00 · via On3

NCAA Takes Ohio Governor to Court Over Extra Eligibility

The NCAA announced it is suing Ohio Governor Mike DeWine in federal court. The lawsuit comes after DeWine signed an executive order granting Class of 2022 athletes a fifth year of eligibility. The order was signed Tuesday and applies to athletes in Ohio.

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The conflict concerns a state directive that would let certain Ohio athletes compete for one more season. That directive, signed Tuesday, applies to athletes who entered as the Class of 2022. The NCAA has taken the dispute to federal court. With only these facts available, the case raises unresolved questions about state authority and college sports eligibility rules.

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The lawsuit may affect Ohio college athletes from the Class of 2022, their teams, and NCAA eligibility rules. If the court sides with the governor, athletes in Ohio could receive an extra year, potentially altering roster and scholarship decisions. If the NCAA prevails, those athletes may not get the additional eligibility. The case could also shape how much say states have over college sports governance, though outcomes remain uncertain.

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