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Ohio Clears Path for 2022 Athletes to Gain Fifth Year
State executive action opens door for public and private universities to extend eligibility for the high school class of 2022 despite NCAA guidance.
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Executive Order Details
The governor signed an order giving colleges and universities in the state the option to let athletes who finished high school in 2022 compete for an additional season. The move addresses the NCAA guidance that bars those who have already used four seasons from further play. Eight Division I programs in the state, including those in the Big Ten, Big 12 and Mid-American Conference, now have the choice to extend eligibility.
Broader Context and Comparisons
The decision follows a pattern seen in other states where local action preceded shifts in national policy on athlete compensation. Multiple lawsuits challenge the NCAA eligibility limit, with plaintiffs arguing it unfairly limits both playing time and opportunities tied to name, image and likeness deals plus revenue sharing under the House settlement.
Court Proceedings Underway
A three-judge panel of the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver heard arguments in one key case after an appeals court paused a lower-court ruling that had granted the extra year. Judges questioned how plaintiffs defined the relevant market across sports and whether economic harm could be measured uniformly. A separate bill advancing in Congress was discussed as a possible factor, though attorneys on both sides urged the panel to proceed without delay given the timing of current seasons.
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