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DI Cabinet continues discussions of age-based collegiate eligibility model. Vote on overall concept expected in June. ncaa.org/news/2026/5/22…

The DI Cabinet is expected to vote on age-based eligibility in June. Here is the expected implementation process:

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Flag football moves toward NCAA championship status. ncaa.org/news/2026/5/19…

The Division I Cabinet and Board will meet this week and is expected to continue discussing the age-based eligibility model, sources tell @On3. No action items are currently expected. Age-based eligibility would give athletes 5 years to compete in D-I, starting immediately after high school graduation or 19th birthday, whichever comes first on3.com/news/ncaa-di-b…

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Committee adopts 2-semester playing season for DI men’s soccer. ncaa.org/news/2026/5/13…

If you don’t understand the fundamentals, you’re not really in the game. Today we’re breaking down one of the biggest questions in college athletics: What’s the difference between scholarships and NIL? #OffTheBench #OTB #NIL #CollegeAthletics #SportsBusiness

Teams will have 2 video challenges in men’s and women’s soccer. ncaa.org/news/2026/5/12…

NEW: The D-I men's and women's basketball committees have officially voted to expand the NCAA tournament to 76 teams, @MattNorlander reports. on3.com/news/ncaa-vote…

NEW: Indiana high school athletes can officially sign NIL deals starting with the 2026-27 school year, IHSAA announced. Read: on3.com/nil/news/ihsaa…

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The NCAA has distributed an update on its Division I age-based eligibility model, including various potential implementation scenarios. The resource can be viewed here. ➡️ bit.ly/4n5yArG

Scenarios for the NCAA's age-based eligibility model were sent to schools today. If the model is adopted in its current form, athletes who enroll at a DI school immediately after high school are likely to receive five 5 years of eligibility. on3.com/news/ncaa-di-b…

Get your waiver requests in (through your compliance departments) before July 31, 2026!

The NCAA distributed a chart to member schools outlining the implementation scenarios of the 5-year, age-based eligibility concept. It’s clear the NCAA is expecting to adopt the concept for 2026-27. Important: Final waivers under current rules must be submitted by July 31.

Division II Executive Board adopts emergency legislation to establish a football transfer window. The board also approved funding for Mental Health First Aid training for each active and eligible #NCAAD2 school. 📰 on.ncaa.com/0429D2EB #MakeItYours

NCAA DI Board directed DI Cabinet to move forward with 5-for-5 talks. Rules would not be retroactive, meaning the rush of basketball transfers who have exhausted eligibility would not get a 5th season. on3.com/news/ncaa-di-b…