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13 Jun Press Release: Tristan Smith VS National Collegiate Athletic Association

Posted at 13:11h in News by

June 13, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Charleston, SC — A Pickens County Circuit Court Judge has granted a Temporary Injunction preventing the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) from enforcing its decision declaring Tristan Smith ineligible for the 2026–2027 football season at Clemson University.

In the Order, the Court found that Mr. Smith demonstrated immediate and irreparable harm, presented a fair question regarding his legal claims, and that no adequate remedy at law exists. The Court further concluded that the requested injunction should be granted under the specific facts and circumstances presented.

The Order restrains the NCAA from enforcing its November 14, 2025, denial of Mr. Smith’s waiver, prohibits the NCAA from imposing penalties against Mr. Smith or Clemson University for allowing him to compete, and declares Mr. Smith immediately eligible for competition during the 2026–2027 season.


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