Big Ten bars players with pro contracts from returning to play amid NCAA eligibility chaos
The Big Ten became the first conference Tuesday to adopt a rule barring football players who have signed professional contracts from returning to play at its 18 member schools as college sports finds itself mired in lawsuits and chaotic disputes over eligibility.
TL;DR
- The Big Ten is the first conference to implement a rule barring players with professional contracts from returning.
- The rule applies to football players at its 18 member schools.
- This policy change occurs during a period of significant legal challenges and eligibility disputes in college sports.