Recent days and weeks around college football have featured many questions about the NCAA’s new redshirt rule and the unforeseen rash of players who have decided to transfer early in the season.
I don’t have all the answers, but let’s see if we can clear a few things up in the wake of Tyjon Lindsey’s transfer from Nebraska after four games.
I’ve talked to a few people today about this rule and how it’s being applied – and perhaps misinterpreted – and will try not to get too bogged down in details. Just some general details.
So, as most people know by now, the new rule states that players can play in up to four games and still use a redshirt.