Former Mizzou DT Sterling Webb Granted Fifth Year of Eligibility in Temporary Restraining Order
The ruling lets Webb play a fifth season as he joins a broader wave of eligibility lawsuits under the NCAA’s new age-based model.
- On Thursday, St. Louis County Judge Ellen Ribaudo granted Missouri defensive lineman Sterling Webb a temporary restraining order, making him eligible for the 2026 season despite the NCAA's non-retroactive eligibility rules.
- The lawsuit challenged the NCAA's decision not to retroactively apply its new five-seasons-in-five-years model to athletes who completed four seasons under previous rules.
- Legal filings argued the NCAA's refusal would "prevent, penalize or burden" his participation, while Mizzou offered an open roster spot and NIL revenue-sharing money for his fifth season.
- Webb is expected to join fall camp on Monday, Aug. 3, returning as the only starter from last year's top-20-ranked defense and providing depth alongside Marquis Gracial and Jalen Marshall.
- This ruling joins a growing series of successful legal challenges, including basketball center Shawn Phillips Jr. and football lineman Cole Hutson, who secured temporary injunctions despite NCAA opposition.
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SEC defensive lineman gets temporary restraining order to play 5th season
Missouri defensive tackle Sterling Webb was granted a temporary restraining order by a St. Louis County judge on Thursday, apparently clearing the way for him to play in 2026. Webb played four seasons of college football — two at New…
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Judge grants a restraining order, making Missouri lineman Sterling Webb eligible this season
Missouri defensive lineman Sterling Webb has been granted a temporary restraining order by a St. Louis County judge, making him eligible to play this season.
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Former Mizzou DT Sterling Webb granted fifth year of eligibility in temporary restraining order
Former Missouri defensive tackle Sterling Webb was granted a temporary restraining order from the NCAA on Thursday, making him eligible to play college football in 2026.
Former Mizzou DL Sterling Webb Granted Eligibility for 2026 Season
Former Mizzou defensive lineman Sterling Webb has been granted a temporary restraining order making him eligible to play college football in 2026. Both Mizzou and Webb want Webb to suit up for the Tigers.
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