A recent ruling from a Dallas court has granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) allowing 18 college football players, including SMU free safety Ahmaad Moses, to extend their eligibility for a fifth year in the 2026 season.
This decision comes just days before the college football season begins and follows the Wisne v. NCAA ruling from July 31, which had already permitted athletes who graduated high school in 2022 to extend their eligibility. The NCAA's appeal of that decision has been overridden by this new injunction.
Ahmaad Moses, recognized as a First Team All-ACC selection in 2025, has played 54 games and started 19 during his time with the Mustangs. He played a key role in SMU’s achievements, including a conference title in 2023 and a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024. Last season, he led the team with 104 tackles and five interceptions.
Moses had a notable performance against Miami (FL), where he achieved a career-high 15 tackles and two interceptions. After declaring for the NFL Draft post-2025 season, he faced challenges due to a herniated disk and subsequent spinal fusion surgery, which affected his NFL prospects and allowed him to qualify for the return under the ACC's new eligibility rules.
He has been participating in fall camp and is expected to play in SMU’s season opener against Florida State on September 7, barring any NCAA appeal. The list of players included in the TRO features other notable names such as Jordan Hudson and D’Mon Brinson.
