Ohio State not expected to be impacted by order granting 5th year of eligibility

College athletes who began their careers in 2022 will be eligible in Ohio for the 2026-27 season according to a new executive order signed Oct. 13 by Gov. Mike DeWine. The move, which grants a year of availability for the upcoming year to all players who seek to play in the state even if they had previously exhausted their eligibility under previous NCAA rules, prevents Ohio colleges from enforcing eligibility restrictions imposed by the NCAA.