A St. Louis County judge denies the NCAA’s bid to dismiss a temporary restraining order, clearing Missouri defensive tackle Sterling Webb to play. Missouri learns of the ruling during a brief media teleconference with coach Eli Drinkwitz, shortly more than a day before the Tigers’ season opener.
The decision comes about 24 hours before Missouri’s game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Thursday night. Coverage across outlets highlights the timing as a major factor, with Webb’s status changing late in the lead-up to kickoff. Both accounts describe a broader pattern in college sports where legal challenges and court timelines leave players’ participation uncertain as seasons begin, with rosters affected while cases proceed through the courts.
