NCAA approves eligibility rule changes to combat surge of college athletes in their mid-20s

The NCAA's Division I Cabinet ratified eligibility rule changes on Tuesday aimed at addressing the growing number of college athletes competing in their mid-20s. The approved changes eliminate redshirts and waivers from the eligibility process, representing a significant overhaul of how student-athlete eligibility is calculated and managed. The reforms had been widely discussed ahead of the vote and are expected to reshape roster composition across college sports.