Virginia QB Chandler Morris sues NCAA for 7th season

The 25-year-old is challenging the NCAA's denial of his request for a medical redshirt.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 10:23pm

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Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in Charlottesville Circuit Court seeking a seventh season of eligibility in 2026. The 25-year-old Morris is challenging the NCAA's denial of his request for a medical redshirt, which was formally rejected in early January.

Why it matters

This case could set a precedent for how the NCAA handles medical redshirt requests and eligibility extensions, particularly for players who have faced injury setbacks during their college careers.

The details

Morris is seeking a seventh season of eligibility after the NCAA denied his request for a medical redshirt. The 25-year-old quarterback claims he should be granted an additional year due to injuries he sustained during his time at Virginia.

  • Morris filed the lawsuit in Charlottesville Circuit Court in February 2026.
  • The NCAA formally rejected Morris' request for a medical redshirt in early January 2026.

The players

Chandler Morris

A 25-year-old quarterback for the University of Virginia who is suing the NCAA for a seventh season of eligibility.

NCAA

The governing body for college sports that denied Morris' request for a medical redshirt.

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What they’re saying

“We must ensure that student-athletes who face injury setbacks are treated fairly by the NCAA.”

— Chandler Morris, Virginia Quarterback

What’s next

The Charlottesville Circuit Court will hear arguments in Morris' case and decide whether to grant him a seventh season of eligibility.

The takeaway

This lawsuit highlights the ongoing debate over NCAA rules and their impact on student-athletes who face significant injuries during their college careers.