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Texas Says 5th Year OL Cole Hutson Currently Ineligible and Appealing to NCAA to Return to Field

Cole Hutson won a Texas court ruling and is appealing to the NCAA after preseason tryouts with the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys.

  • On Monday, Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed that offensive lineman Cole Hutson remains ineligible to play, despite winning a court ruling that granted him a fifth year of eligibility.
  • Hutson sued the NCAA in July for an extra year of eligibility after participating in NFL tryouts with the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys but failing to sign professional contracts.
  • The veteran lineman played in 48 games with 23 starts across three positions before returning to Texas, distinguishing his case from players who secured professional agreements.
  • Sarkisian said Hutson is working through an 'appeals process' with the NCAA, emphasizing the team is 'respecting' the SEC's decision while awaiting final clearance.
  • Whether Hutson will play this season remains uncertain as the Longhorns prepare for upcoming matchups, pending NCAA and SEC determinations on his eligibility status.
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Texas says 5th year OL Cole Hutson currently ineligible and appealing to NCAA to return to field

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says fifth-year offensive lineman Cole Hutson, who returned to the team after tryouts with multiple NFL teams, is still waiting for the NCAA to clear him as eligible to play.

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On3 broke the news on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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