Clemson WR Smith gets injunction to play in '26 (opens original article in a new tab)

Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith obtained a temporary injunction allowing him to play in the 2026 season after challenging the NCAA's denial of his eligibility waiver.

• Clemson WR Tristan Smith received a temporary injunction to play in 2026
• Judge cited similar cases where junior college players got eligibility waivers
• NCAA's Five-Year Rule was challenged as arbitrary