A final decision is expected on Friday on whether the NCAA will move forward with a proposal that allows fall sport athletes this year, including football players, to compete in any number of games this season without it counting as a year of eligibility.
The NCAA Board of Governors has final word on approval after the NCAA Division I Council decided on it earlier in the week.
Quarterback D’Eriq King and linebacker Zach McCloud already extended their college careers one more beyond what they originally anticipated would be their final season last fall. Both decided to sit out and redshirt after playing four games to remain eligible for one extra year of eligibility.