College football just underwent one of its biggest rule changes in decades.
The NCAA has officially approved its new “5-for-5” eligibility model, changing how every program across the country will build and manage its roster. The traditional redshirt is essentially gone, eligibility clocks are changing, and schools now have to rethink everything from recruiting to player development.
On this episode of the Buckeye Film Breakdown Podcast, Jeremy and Coach Slate explain exactly what the rule is, why the NCAA made the change, and how it affects Ohio State both immediately and in the years ahead.
Which Buckeyes gain an extra year? Which veterans suddenly become more valuable? How could this impact the 2027 roster, recruiting classes, and Ryan Day’s long-term roster construction?
