Big Ten plans to address eligibility after TE waived by NFL team intends to join LSU, AP source says
Summary
The Big Ten Conference plans to discuss whether players who have played professionally can return to play college football, after a tight end waived by an NFL team intends to join LSU using a legal ruling that grants him extra eligibility. This situation follows a court decision in Louisiana allowing some players an unexpected fifth year of eligibility, despite recent NCAA rule changes.Key Facts
- The Big Ten will consider voting on whether to allow players who have been waived by NFL teams to return to college football.
- Dae’Quan Wright, a tight end waived by the Cleveland Browns, plans to join LSU to use his fifth year of eligibility.
- A Louisiana court ruling gave some players an extra year of eligibility, challenging a recent NCAA rule change affecting players who graduated high school in 2022.
- The Southeastern Conference (SEC) opposes professional athletes returning to college sports, citing fairness and competition concerns.
- The SEC urges Congress to pass laws regulating college sports eligibility and player status.
- A Texas judge allowed another case where a player admitted gambling but was cleared to play in college, causing controversy.
- The Big Ten’s decision could impact the future rules on player eligibility across college football.
- LSU coach Lane Kiffin is expected to include Wright on his team following this eligibility situation.
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