Ahmaad Moses, a standout safety for SMU, has received a temporary restraining order from a Dallas court that permits him to play for a fifth year in the 2026 college football season. This decision comes just days before the college football season begins and follows the earlier Wisne v. NCAA ruling, which allowed athletes who graduated high school in 2022 to extend their eligibility.
The NCAA's appeal against this ruling has been overridden by the court's injunction.
Moses, who was named a First Team All-ACC selection in 2025, has made significant contributions to the Mustangs over his four years, including a conference title in 2023 and a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024. He led the team last season with 104 tackles and five interceptions.
Notably, he excelled in a game against Miami (FL), where he achieved a career-high 15 tackles and two interceptions.
After declaring for the NFL Draft post-2025 season, Moses faced challenges due to a herniated disk discovered during an MRI, resulting in spinal fusion surgery. This injury has allowed him to qualify for a return under the new eligibility rules.
