A temporary restraining order from a Dallas judge permits Ahmaad Moses, a safety for SMU, to seek 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 was not selected in the recent NFL draft, has yet to sign with a professional team. He had plans to enter the professional arena in 2026, but a herniated disk discovered during the NFL scouting combine led to spinal fusion surgery. As he has not signed with a professional organization, he appears eligible to rejoin the Mustangs.
He has been actively participating in SMU's fall camp and has achieved recognition as a team captain and an All-ACC first-team selection in 2025, amassing 104 total tackles and five interceptions.
This decision follows new regulations from Power 4 conferences that restrict schools from taking in players who have signed professional contracts. However, the restraining order clarifies that the NCAA, SEC, and Sankey cannot prevent a player's return based on their professional engagement. The order also encompasses Jordan Hudson, a former SMU receiver now with the Dallas Cowboys.
