Tenth Circuit rules in favor of NCAA in Wisne eligibility lawsuit, overturns injunction

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the NCAA on Friday, November 6, 2026, overturning an injunction in the Wisne eligibility lawsuit. The case, filed in Colorado over the summer, centered on the NCAA's age-based five-year eligibility rules, with athletes seeking a fifth year of eligibility. The appellate court's decision marks a significant legal victory for the NCAA in its ongoing effort to defend its eligibility framework.