College football’s Van Wilder applying for his ninth year of eligibility

College football’s “Van Wilder” is applying for a ninth year of eligibility … again.

Cam McCormick is a tight end for the Miami Hurricanes. He has two catches for 28 yards for the 3-0 ‘Canes this season.

McCormick has been in college since 2016 and is currently spending his eighth year in school. He has been granted extra years of eligibility due to taking a standard redshirt year, receiving two medical redshirt exemptions due to injuries and from the COVID year.

Last year, we reported on McCormick being granted a ninth year of eligibility. That was when he was with Oregon and was granted the extra year by the Pac-12 to make up for a torn Achilles’ tendon he suffered in 2021.

McCormick, who has a bachelor’s and master’s degree, had said at the time that staying in college for nine years would be too much. However, he is now petitioning the ACC for a ninth year (he has to apply with them since he changed conferences). McCormick says he is applying for the ninth year just to have the option.