NCAA Rule Change - Player Eligibility

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NCAA votes to approve age-based five-year eligibility rule, reshaping college football, basketball landscapes

Under the new rules, all college athletes will have five years to play five seasons

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In effect, the new rule eliminates redshirts across college sports. Under the previous system, athletes had five years to compete over four years. There would not be further waivers for injury or other extenuating circumstances.