Fourqurean sues NCAA for expanded eligibility following Division II tenure

Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, arguing that his two seasons at Division II Grand Valley State should not count against his eligibility for Division I football. He claims that the NCAA's bylaws, including the Five-Year Rule and transfer limitations, violate the Sherman Antitrust Act by unfairly restricting his opportunities to compete and profit from his name, image, and likeness (NIL). Fourqurean's case is bolstered by a recent ruling in favor of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, who successfully argued for an additional year of eligibility after playing at a junior college. The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order to prevent the NCAA from enforcing its eligibility rules, as Fourqurean faces a deadline to declare for the NFL draft. He contends that Division II athletes have significantly fewer economic opportunities compared to their Division I counterparts. As he seeks to extend his college career, Fourqurean has expressed confidence in the strength of his legal argument, citing the inequities faced by athletes at different levels.