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The original was posted on /r/cfb by /u/Jay_Dubbbs on 2025-05-20 21:22:56+00:00.
This lawsuit specifically addresses the redshirt rule, that effectively allows some athletes to participate in practice and remain active with the team within their 5 year eligibility window as well as still earn NIL even when redshirting.
Zeigler is arguing that the 5th year is usually the most prosperous for NIL, and this is an arbitrary limit placed by the NCAA. Seniors average more playtime, better statistics etc.
We also see for the first time Tennessee’s new NIL law that says college athletics is subject to Tennessee’s antitrust law and the NCAA can’t enforce rules that tend to lessen competition for NIL be cited in a court case.
Gotta admit, this makes a lot of sense. Redshirt players can still earn NIL and effectively get 5 years of NIL compensation, while others that didn’t redshirt, only get 4 seasons.