Court order clears SMU transfer B.J. Edwards for Oklahoma's season opener
The gist
A Cleveland County judge granted guard B.J. Edwards a temporary restraining order restoring his eligibility for a fifth season.
Oklahoma opens Nov. 2 with Edwards, but the NCAA's appeal fight over the five-year rule continues.
How it unfolded
- Jul 31, 2026Edwards and a group of athletes won a temporary injunction in Tennessee challenging NCAA rules, initially clearing the way for the SMU transfer to commit to Oklahoma.
- Aug 13, 2026Edwards, an SMU transfer, committed to Oklahoma.
- Aug 26, 2026The Tennessee Court of Appeals granted the NCAA a stay, freezing that ruling and putting Edwards back on ice.