Indiana Judge Rules in Favor of Football Player Louis Moore

In a notable development in Indiana, a judge has issued a temporary restraining order that allows Louis Moore, a safety for the Indiana Hoosiers, to practice with the team for the next 14 days. This decision comes as Moore challenges the NCAA’s controversial five-year eligibility rule, marking a significant victory for the 24-year-old athlete.

Moore has recently filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in a district court located in Dallas County, Texas. He argues that his three years spent at Navarro Junior College in Texas should not be counted against his eligibility in college football. This development is crucial for Moore as he cites substantial potential losses in earnings of around $400,000 that he could miss out on from name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals.

Currently enrolled at Indiana University, Moore graduated from Poteet High School in Mesquite, Texas. He attended Navarro from 2019 to 2022, where he played football, redshirted, and faced injuries. Following his time at Navarro, he moved to Indiana, where he participated in the 2022 and 2023 seasons. After his second year at IU, Moore transferred to Ole Miss for the 2024 NCAA football season. He claims he entered the transfer portal on December 27, 2024, due to advice from multiple schools suggesting that a recent court ruling would enable him to gain another season of eligibility.

Wednesday’s ruling is a considerable advancement towards that goal. An injunction hearing is scheduled for August 27 to determine Moore’s eligibility to play this season. One of Moore’s attorneys, Brian P. Lauten, expressed his frustration with the NCAA’s stance on the issue. “They’re like a broken record,” he stated. “The NCAA is on the wrong side of this issue. It violates the Sherman Antitrust Act, and they need to adopt a uniform rule that treats all athletes fairly.”

As the situation progresses, many will be watching closely to see how it unfolds for Moore and his aspirations of playing college football.