Recent NCAA Eligibility Rulings Highlight Expanding Judicial Role in College Athletics Governance, Sports Litigation Alert

Partners Sarah Bouchard, Dana Gross, Noah Kaufman, and Ali Kliment co-authored an article for Sports Litigation Alert examining how recent court decisions are reshaping the governance of NCAA eligibility rules in the name, image, and likeness era.

The authors highlight how divergent outcomes in the cases involving two SEC quarterbacks illustrate the fact-specific and jurisdiction-dependent nature of these disputes, as well as the increasing role of state courts. The article also explores the operational and strategic implications for universities, student-athletes, and stakeholders as judicial involvement contributes to a more fragmented, hybrid governance framework.

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