What happened: Day said he would still consider a released pro if competing programs began adding them. Lanning argued that each late addition could cost an existing athlete his roster spot.
Why it matters: A Louisiana temporary restraining order opened a path for more than a dozen former pros to seek fifth-year eligibility. The dispute could reshape roster planning just before the college season begins.
By the numbers: At least 26 eligibility cases have reached state or county courts, with players receiving favorable relief in at least 10, or roughly 38%.
What to watch: Watch for further court rulings and any policy establishing when college rosters become final.