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Division I adopts age-based eligibility model

NCAA Division I has transitioned to an age-based '5-for-5' eligibility model, eliminating redshirts and waivers.

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NCAA Division I adopted an age-based eligibility model that eliminated redshirts and waivers, granting athletes five years to play five seasons. Some players gained an extra year of eligibility, while others filed lawsuits alleging the rule unfairly denied the high school Class of 2022 a fifth season.

Epilogue added 13d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

The NCAA has adopted a new eligibility model for Division I athletes, granting them five years to play five seasons. According to Yahoo Sports and NCAA.org, this age-based system removes the use of redshirts and waivers.

Coverage from OregonLive.com, PBS, and AL.com emphasizes the immediate impact on rosters, noting that some Alabama athletes have already gained an extra year of eligibility. Reports from 247Sports and Cleveland.com highlight potential benefits for programs such as Indiana football and Ohio State football.

Legal challenges are emerging regarding the transition. According to AP News, ESPN, and On3, lawsuits have been filed by Filip Borovicanin, MJ Collins, and others alleging the rule unfairly denies athletes from the high school Class of 2022 a fifth season.

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Quick answers

What is the '5-for-5' model?

It is an age-based eligibility system where Division I athletes have five years to play five seasons.

What previous rules were eliminated by this change?

According to Yahoo Sports, the new model eliminates waivers and redshirts.

Why are lawsuits being filed against the NCAA?

Lawsuits allege that the new eligibility model is unfair to athletes from the high school Class of 2022.

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NCAA Division I College Athletics Eligibility Rules

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