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Court ruling opens door for Michigan to add transfers mid-season

The temporary restraining order grants eligibility to a former Miami player and a former Boise State player ahead of the Penn State game; the transfer portal does the rest.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on The Five O'Clock
Published 5:27 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by Fox News: “Court ruling opens door for Michigan to add former Miami, Boise State player to roster mid-season in wild move”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 5:27 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Miami, Michigan.
BBN covered this story before: 'Miami Vice '85' Cast: Haley Lu Richardson Latest To Join (October 13).

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Fox NewsCourt ruling opens door for Michigan to add former Miami, Boise State player to roster mid-season in wild move

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe promised you this one: a court ruling could let Michigan add two transfer players mid-season, after a temporary restraining order granted eligibility ahead of the Penn State game.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA judge is now on the coaching staff, and I love that for the Wolverines.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFastest hire in football. No interview, just a gavel.

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