NCAA Proposes Five-Year Eligibility Window, Eliminates Waivers
The NCAA is floating a sweeping eligibility reform: a five-year window to compete from the time a student turns 19 or graduates high school, whichever comes first, with no waivers or redshirts except for limited cases. The proposal, discussed by a committee next week, could take effect as soon as this fall and aligns conceptually with President Trump’s executive order, while potentially reducing avenues for lawsuits over extra years.