NCAA Leverages Ty Simpson Hypothetical to Question Bediako Eligibility

TL;DR
At Charles Bediako's eligibility hearing, NCAA lawyers argued granting him eligibility could set a broader precedent, using a hypothetical where Ty Simpson—who entered the 2026 NFL Draft—could return to college via transfer if unhappy with his draft position, amid reports of a $4 million NIL offer from Tennessee. The argument underscores preserving NCAA rules as Alabama prepares for the Friday game against Auburn, with support from SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey.
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