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BIG 10 SQUAD: NCAA Passes NEW Eligibility Rules | How they impact Michigan State

By Spartans IllustratedJune 25, 2026

Big Ten shakes up college football with the new “5 and 5” eligibility rule, setting the stage for a new era—no more endless waivers or awkward redshirt seasons. The Big 10 Squad debates whether this reform can finally bring order to the chaos. Will this bold move eliminate confusion and eight-year seniors, or just spawn fresh controversy?

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