It truly is a shame that the NCAA could not extend the same latitude that has been granted for so many others to DJ Wingfield, who would have likely been the starting Trojan left guard. It is now known, however, that the Purdue transfer will not be able to practice, much less see the field, in 2025.
There is the potential of his ultimately being granted eligibility, but the only remaining route would have to come by a lengthy appeals process. Considering a judge is not likely to expedite the process, his ability to play this upcoming season has seen the door shut.