NCAA Discusses Implementation of Age-Based Eligibility Model and Could Vote Next Month
The proposal would replace current waiver rules and limit extended eligibility to narrow exceptions as NCAA officials weigh a June vote.
- On Friday, the NCAA Cabinet discussed a proposed age-based eligibility model that would grant student-athletes five years to compete starting after high school graduation or their 19th birthday, with a vote planned next month.
- The new model replaces current rules including redshirts and waivers, eliminating most exceptions except for pregnancy, religious missions, and active-duty military service. This aligns with President Donald Trump's April 3 executive order.
- Keagen Trost, a Mizzou offensive tackle who transferred through Morgan State, Indiana State, Wake Forest, and Columbia, would lose eligibility after more than six years since high school graduation. Kansas center Paul Mbiya's status would similarly shift.
- Schools may apply the new model or continue previous rules for currently enrolled student-athletes, whichever benefits the individual. The NCAA Eligibility Center will review prospects who graduated before spring 2026 but have not yet enrolled.
- These potential changes follow numerous lawsuits from athletes seeking to extend their college careers and revenue-sharing opportunities. The NCAA aims to standardize eligibility criteria for all prospects under the proposed framework.
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NCAA Considers Age-Based Eligibility Model for Athletes
Source: (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Sport.) INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA’s Division I cabinet is considering implementing an age-based eligibility model that would give athletes a five-year window to compete in Division I sports. On Friday, the NCAA said that under this new model, athletes whose fourth year of college eligibility is completed by spring 2026 would not receive any additional eligibility under the new model. Currently enro…
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NCAA discusses implementation of age-based eligibility model and could vote next month
The NCAA’s Division I cabinet has discussed possible implementation of an age-based eligibility model should it be approved and signaled it would consider voting on it at its meeting next month.
NCAA to vote on ‘age-based eligibility’ next month
The NCAA’s “5 to play 5” rule appears to be closer to happening.The Division I Cabinet will formally vote on the proposal at its June meeting, it was announced Friday. Should the measure play, athletes would have five years to play five seasons, with no redshirts except in extenuating circumstances such as military service, religious missionary work or pregnancy.
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