A Dallas court has issued a temporary restraining order that permits 18 college football players, including Ahmaad Moses of SMU, to return for an additional year of eligibility 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 allowed athletes who graduated high school in 2022 to extend their eligibility. The NCAA's appeal of that ruling has been set aside by this new injunction.
Moses, who earned First Team All-ACC honors in 2025, has played in 54 games and started 19 during his time with the Mustangs. He played a key role in SMU's conference championship in 2023 and their College Football Playoff appearance in 2024. Last season, he led the team with 104 tackles and five interceptions, along with 5.5 tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries.
His notable performance against Miami (FL) included a career-high 15 tackles and two interceptions, contributing to an overtime win. After declaring for the NFL Draft post-2025 season, Moses faced challenges due to a herniated disk that required spinal fusion surgery, which affected his NFL prospects.
He has been training with SMU in fall camp since the Wisne ruling and is expected to participate in the Mustangs’ season opener against Florida State on September 7, barring any NCAA appeal. Alongside him will be former teammates and other All-ACC selections on the roster.
