# NCAA sues Ohio governor over fifth-year eligibility

> NCAA sues Ohio governor after fifth-year eligibility order.
- Title: NCAA sues Ohio governor over fifth-year eligibility | Shortify
- Summary: NCAA sues Ohio governor after fifth-year eligibility order. NCAA sues Ohio governor over fifth-year eligibility order for Class of 2022 athletes.
- Keywords: ncaa, college sports, sports, mike dewine, fifth-year eligibility, class of 2022, filip borovicanin, javon bennett, mj collins, news, politics, world
- Source: Straight Arrow — https://san.com/cc/ncaa-sues-ohio-governor-over-fifth-year-eligibility-order
- Published: 2026-10-18T14:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ncaa, college sports, sports, mike dewine, fifth-year eligibility, class of 2022, filip borovicanin, javon bennett, mj collins, news, politics, world
## NCAA sues Ohio governor
NCAA sued Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine over fifth-year eligibility order for Class of 2022 athletes.
## Ohio executive order
Ohio’s executive order allows Class of 2022 athletes to compete despite NCAA guidance.
## NCAA claims unfair advantage
NCAA says Ohio order gives schools unfair advantage and undermines national rules.
## DeWine’s fairness argument
DeWine says Class of 2022 athletes should have same opportunity as NCAA’s five-season model.
## Legal challenges ongoing
Ohio Supreme Court paused ruling on athletes’ eligibility while case proceeds.
## Affected athletes
Filip Borovićanin, Javon Bennett and MJ Collins remain in eligibility limbo.
## NCAA’s eligibility model
NCAA adopted new model in June but did not extend fifth year to Class of 2022.
## Ridpath’s concerns
Sports professor says NCAA’s exclusion of Class of 2022 is inconsistent and mystifying.
## Potential roster impacts
Ridpath says roster limits could be temporarily expanded to accommodate athletes.
## Protect College Sports Act
Senate passed bill to regulate NIL agreements and address transfers by Oct. 5.
## Next steps
DeWine will respond to lawsuit while courts decide on eligibility status.
## Key takeaway

NCAA sues Ohio governor over fifth-year eligibility order for Class of 2022 athletes.