Intercollegiate athletic program representing Brigham Young University
College football is contending with a wave of lawsuits and conference rules as new NCAA five-year eligibility rules collide with court orders. Schools are barring players returning from professional stints and lawsuits are reshaping rosters ahead of Week 1. The landscape is changing as conferences push uniform restrictions.
Week 1 adds intrigue with new coaches, players, and eligibility fights. LSU vs Clemson looms as a focal point amid SEC court battles over NFL-era eligibility; top teams fire out with heavy favorites and surprises unfold across the opening slate.