Wisconsin Badgers Lose Strong Returning DB For 2025-26 Season Following NCAA Appeal

While the injunction had bought Fourqurean both time and hope, the season is now very close to ramping up and the decision has been reversed. Currently, Fourqurean would not have eligibility for the upcoming season without further legal action, which very well could not occur in the short amount of time the defensive back has.

NCAA Wins Appeal Against Wisconsin Badgers Defensive Back Nyzier Fourqurean, Ruled Ineligible

The court of appeals sided with the NCAA and lifted the injunction after further reviewing the case and determining one specific factor that is holding Fourqurean back from playing for the Wisconsin Badgers. The court ruled that the claim made by Fourqurean “relies solely” on the defensive back not playing the upcoming season himself, and that there is not an “unreasonable restraint of trade” being shown by Fourqurean.

While the defensive back has time to further gather resources to pursue another legal avenue, some specific parts of the claim being made will have to be clearer and more widespread. If Fourqurean can prove his claim involves more than just himself and the Wisconsin Badgers, but is rather a prevalent issue across college football, then further legal action could prove to be successful.

Fourqurean could still return to the Wisconsin Badgers this season but the likelihood of doing so is slim given the amount of time left before the start of the season.