By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
April 9, 2026
The NCAA is reportedly considering a “5 for 5” rule that gives athletes 5 years of eligibility to compete.
The exceptions are extremely limited, but BYU would not be forgotten.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Ohio State’s star WR Jeremiah Smith saying he could have gotten $10 million to transfer out of Columbus.
Who would offer that?
Clemson heads into 2026 looking to put Dabo Swinney’s tampering/transfer debacle with LB Luke Ferrelli behind them.
Can they bounce back after a massive letdown in 2025?
00:00 NCAA eligibility rules and BYU missions
04:47 Debating NCAA athlete eligibility rules
07:46 Challenges in college football today
13:59 Jeremiah Smith’s college football impact
16:46 College football player salary speculation
24:54 Clemson’s schedule and key matchups
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