A temporary restraining order issued by a Dallas judge permits Ahmaad Moses, a safety for Southern Methodist University (SMU), to seek a fifth season of college football eligibility. This legal decision prevents the NCAA, the SEC, and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey from blocking a group of around two dozen outgoing seniors from returning to college sports.
Should the NCAA or SEC wish to challenge any of these returns, they must present their case in court.
Moses, who went undrafted this year and has not signed a professional contract, was initially set to turn professional in 2026. However, an MRI conducted at the NFL scouting combine revealed a herniated disk, necessitating spinal fusion surgery. Since he has not signed with a professional team, he is eligible to rejoin the Mustangs.
During fall camp, he has been practicing and was recognized as a team captain, earning All-ACC first-team honors in 2025 with 104 total tackles and five interceptions.
This ruling follows new regulations from Power 4 conferences that restrict schools from accepting players who have signed professional contracts. Nevertheless, the restraining order specifically allows players to return regardless of their professional status. The order also affects Jordan Hudson, a former SMU receiver now with the Dallas Cowboys.
