A temporary restraining order issued by a Dallas judge allows Ahmaad Moses, a safety at SMU, to pursue a fifth season of college football eligibility. This ruling prevents the NCAA, SEC, and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey from blocking a group of around two dozen outgoing seniors from returning to college sports.
If the NCAA or SEC intends to challenge any of these returns, they must present their case in court.
Moses, who went undrafted this year and has not signed a professional contract, is eligible to return to the Mustangs after an MRI revealed a herniated disk that required spinal fusion surgery. He had been preparing to turn professional in 2026.
During fall camp, he has been practicing with the team and was recognized as a captain, earning All-ACC first-team honors in 2025 with 104 total tackles and five interceptions.
This ruling follows new regulations from Power 4 conferences that restrict schools from accepting players with signed professional contracts. However, the restraining order specifically allows players like Moses to return based on their professional status. The order also includes Jordan Hudson, a former SMU receiver now with the Dallas Cowboys.
