Indiana Safety Louis Moore Wins Texas Court Ruling Securing 2025 Eligibility Against NCAA

Indiana football safety Louis Moore won a significant legal victory against the NCAA, securing an injunction that allows him to play for the remainder of the 2025 season despite the NCAA's denial of a fifth year of eligibility based on its junior college (JUCO) eligibility rules. The injunction, granted by Dallas County Judge Dale Tillery, prevents the NCAA from enforcing the Five-Year Rule as it applies to Moore's time at Navarro Junior College, with a trial set for January 2026. Moore, a key defensive player for the Hoosiers, testified that he has earned over $330,000 through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals this season, and argued that losing eligibility would cause irreparable harm to his career and financial opportunities. His lawyer emphasized that this case not only benefits Moore but also other student-athletes facing similar eligibility challenges under NCAA rules. The NCAA had denied Moore's waiver and appeal, leading to the lawsuit, but the court's ruling ensures he can continue contributing to Indiana’s football team, which values his leadership and performance on the field. This decision also highlights ongoing legal scrutiny of NCAA eligibility regulations and their impact on athletes' rights and compensation.