Eligibility, a more interesting NFL Draft, and Notre Dame REVENGE

Q: What changes is the NCAA proposing for college athlete eligibility?

The NCAA is proposing a new eligibility model that would provide athletes with five years of eligibility starting from their 19th birthday or high school graduation, removing the need for redshirts and waivers.

Q: Why is Notre Dame on a 'revenge tour' this season?

Notre Dame is on a 'revenge tour' this season due to their feeling of being snubbed by the College Football Playoff committee last year, motivating the team to prove themselves.

Q: Who is Jeremiyah Love and why is he significant in the NFL Draft?

Jeremiyah Love is considered one of the best overall players in the NFL Draft this year, with potential interest from several teams, making him a highly discussed prospect in mock drafts.

CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 01: Tae Johnson #9 celebrates with Adon Shuler #8 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after an interception during the second half of the game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on November 01, 2025 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The Fighting Irish defeat the Eagles 25-10. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images We have some things to talk about. Here’s your triple option play for today…

ELIGIBILITY SIMPLIFIED

So much of what people perceive how “broken” college sports have become quickly point to the transfer portal and NIL payments. While those can certainly cause some issues, over the last two decades, it’s really been the chaotic eligibility cases. There are guidelines, but the waivers have been granted in a grab bag styling, and we’ve seen players granted 7th, 8th, and 9th years while guys by the hair of their chin are denied a fifth year. The NCAA is looking to make the eligibility cases moot with a possible change to a 5 year eligibility model.

The NCAA is exploring a significant change to its eligibility rule, sources tell @YahooSports. The proposal creates an age-based standard: Athletes would have 5 years of eligibility from their 19th birthday or HS graduation.

No redshirts or waivers.

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) April 8, 2026

REVENGE TOUR

As we’ve been saying and reporting, Notre Dame has a massive chip on its shoulder following last year’s screw job by the college football playoff committee. I think we’ll see some fireworks this season, and the players haven’t been shy about alluding to as much.

Notre Dame is on a "revenge tour" this year after feeling snubbed from last season's College Football Playoff 🍿

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— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) April 8, 2026

THE MOST INTERESTING MAN IN THE WORLD OF THE NFL DRAFT

Without question, I think Jeremiyah Love is the best overall player in the NFL Draft this year. I also think he’s the most interesting, because there are just so many scenarios out there concerning him. We’ve heard buzz and seen mock drafts that has Love going to either the Washington Commanders, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens, and others. But… could the “others” actually be a bold trade up by a team into the top ten? Well — maybe.

"I think the Browns are rooting for this most clearly – Jeremiyah Love to not go to the Titans or the Giants," – @FieldYates on if the Browns will be able to trade back from no. 6.

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— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) April 7, 2026