NCAA Warns of Eligibility Loss for Two-Time Transfers Amid Federal Ruling

A 14-day temporary restraining order allows immediate play, but the NCAA says reversal could cost a season of eligibility.

Federal Judge John Preston Bailey issued a 14-day temporary restraining order against the NCAA, allowing two-time transfers to play immediately.
The NCAA responded by stating that any two-time transfer who competes during the 14-day temporary restraining order will risk losing a season of eligibility if the ruling is reversed.
West Virginia and six other states filed a lawsuit against the NCAA alleging that the rules for two-time transfers violate the Sherman Antitrust Act.
A hearing on the restraining order is scheduled for Dec. 27.
High-profile cases like North Carolina wide receiver Devontez Walker, who was initially prohibited from playing after transferring twice, have brought attention to the issue.