Expanded NCAA Tournament and Eligibility Ruling Create 'Chaotic Week' in College Sports

College sports are experiencing a 'chaotic week' due to a flurry of legislative and legal activity, including the expanded NCAA Tournament field (from 68 to 76 teams starting next season) and a recent U.S. District Court ruling. This ruling grants an additional year of eligibility to Division I athletes from the high school class of 2022 who exhausted their four seasons this spring, making them eligible for the 2026-27 season and opening a special transfer portal window.