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QB Denied Extra Season by Judge
3 Apr
Summary
- Virginia QB Chandler Morris' request for a seventh season was denied.
- The NCAA cited eligibility rules and documentation standards.
- This ruling is a victory for the NCAA against legal challenges.
A Virginia circuit court judge ruled against quarterback Chandler Morris on Thursday, denying his request for a preliminary injunction to play a seventh college football season. Morris, 25, had sued the NCAA in February seeking to extend his eligibility after his waiver and appeal were rejected earlier this year.
Morris, who played six seasons across four universities including Virginia, argued that the NCAA wrongly denied his waiver for the 2022 season at TCU due to a knee injury and its impact on his mental health. His legal team contended that the NCAA disregarded submitted mental health documentation.
The NCAA stated it rejected the waiver because Virginia failed to prove an incapacitating circumstance, noting Morris was cleared to play and participated in games that season. The organization also questioned the validity of treatment notes not provided by a licensed psychologist.
This court decision marks another significant legal victory for the NCAA, which is facing numerous challenges to its eligibility rules. Previous requests by other college quarterbacks, such as Tennessee's Joey Aguilar, have also been denied. The NCAA reported that preliminary injunctions have been denied in a majority of eligibility lawsuits filed against it.
Morris led Virginia to 11 wins and the ACC championship game in 2025 and threw for 3,000 yards and 16 touchdowns in his season with the Cavaliers. He has not participated in the NFL Combine or Virginia's pro day but could still pursue the NFL draft.
