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Sports · College sports · published 2026-08-25 · via NBC Sports

SEC and Big Ten prohibit NFL players from rejoining college teams

The SEC and Big Ten conferences have voted to prevent NFL players from returning to play for their member schools. This decision adds to the ongoing instability in college football. The move affects players who might have considered rejoining their alma maters.

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The vote by the SEC and Big Ten closes a potential avenue for former professionals seeking to return to the collegiate level. Both conferences control many of the sport's most prominent programs

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