Judge Blocks SEC, Sankey Over Fifth-Year Eligibility

The legal battle regarding fifth-year eligibility has shifted in favor of players. The SEC's effort to circumvent a previous injunction granting players from the 2022 high school class another year of college eligibility has been halted by a temporary restraining order. milkshake.it.com

Analysts suggest this ruling is a "sensible result" that prevents conferences from acting where the NCAA cannot. The SEC likely views this loss as a strategic move to generate political momentum for the "Protect College Sports Act," aiming to secure an antitrust exemption for schools.