Like every other NCAA institution, Oklahoma State is preparing to deal with what the NCAA hopes will be its new eligibility structure starting in 2026-27.

The NCAA is trying to get a “five-for-five” eligibility structure in place before the start of the 2026-27 athletic year. It would allow student-athletes to have five years to play five years of college athletics with no redshirts or waivers except under extreme circumstances. Right now, student-athletes can play four years but can spent an additional year in college with a redshirt.

Students that have graduated from high school or are 19 years old would be eligible. The legislation is yet to be approved.

Since COVID, many student-athletes have gotten waivers for COVID, redshirts and injuries, allowing some of them to stay in school for seven years or longer.…