Judge makes ruling on Virginia QB Chandler Morris’ case for 7th year of eligibility
By Jacob Moss
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One of the major themes to emerge early in the college football offseason this year has been the attempts by several prominent players across the country to obtain another year of eligibility from the NCAA.
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss made headlines in February when he won his lengthy legal battle against the NCAA, gaining a sixth year of college eligibility as a result and further bolstering the Rebels’ roster heading into spring practice.
Another notable quarterback has also been fighting for an extra year of college ball, but his case did not go the way Chambliss’ did. The player in question is Virginia Cavaliers gunslinger Chandler Morris, who, according to 247Sports’ Jacquie Franciulli, saw his quest for a seventh year of eligibility end on Thursday after a judge denied his request for a preliminary injunction.
Morris was originally a 3-star recruit in the 2020 recruiting cycle and committed to play for the Oklahoma Sooners out of high school. He spent 1 season in Norman before transferring to TCU, where he saw minimal action from 2021 to 2023.
He then transferred again ahead of the 2024 season and landed at North Texas, where he had a phenomenal year as a starter, passing for 3,774 yards and 31 touchdowns. He spent 2025 as the starter under center for Virginia, and put together a solid campaign with 3,000 yards and 16 touchdowns while leading the Cavaliers to their first ACC Championship Game appearance since 2019.
Virginia was hoping to have the gunslinger back for one last season, but they will now be forced to find another starting quarterback as Morris closes the book on his collegiate career.
