College sports are dealing with eligibility issues and lawsuits. A recent development is a rule change by the Big Ten, affecting its member schools. This change prohibits certain football players from returning to play.

The decision was made after a court order allowed some players to have an extra year of eligibility, despite a rule change in June. The NCAA is fighting this and similar lawsuits.

Further details about the rule change and its implications are available, including the unanimous approval by administrators and the impact on football players with professional contracts.