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Ohio Governor Clears Path for 2022 Athletes to Compete Fifth Year
State order gives schools option to extend eligibility beyond NCAA guidance for that graduating class
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Order Allows Fifth Season
Ohio's governor issued an executive order permitting the state's colleges to let athletes who finished high school in 2022 play a fifth year. The move applies to both public and private universities and runs counter to recent NCAA guidance that bars participation after four seasons.
NCAA Pushes Back
The NCAA president responded that a single state cannot set eligibility standards for national competition. The organization continues to urge federal legislation that would create uniform rules on athlete compensation and limit court challenges. Eight Division I programs in Ohio have not yet indicated how they will respond to the order.
Ongoing Court Challenges
The eligibility rule faces multiple lawsuits, with plaintiffs arguing the restriction unfairly limits earning opportunities through name, image and likeness deals. A federal appeals panel heard arguments in one case and appeared focused on how to define the relevant market across sports. The NCAA has prevailed in recent state-court rulings in Kentucky, Ohio and Arizona, though proceedings continue elsewhere.
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