Judge Issues Injunction Allowing Suspended Player to Compete

A Texas judge issued a temporary injunction that will allow a college football player to return to competition this season despite a lifetime NCAA suspension. The suspension was issued after the player placed thousands of wagers. The injunction overrides the NCAA penalty for the current season.

Background on the Case The NCAA imposed the lifetime ban following its review of the betting activity. Details of the specific bets or the sports involved were not disclosed in court filings. The player is scheduled to compete for the Red Raiders under the terms of the injunction. The NCAA has not commented on whether it will appeal the ruling.