""OU fully supports Owen and his pursuit of a fair opportunity to continue playing the game he loves. We'll stand firmly beside him as he works to do just that.""
""Owen is just a guy you want to fight for.""
""The NCAA determined Heinecke was out of eligibility because he competed in three games with Ohio State's lacrosse program in 2021 prior to joining Oklahoma's football program as a walk-on in 2022.""
""Heinecke is the latest high-profile case of a college football player suing the NCAA to continue playing in 2026.""
Owen Heinecke, an Oklahoma linebacker, has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking a preliminary injunction for an additional year of eligibility. His waiver request was denied earlier this year. An emergency hearing is set for April 16 in Cleveland County Court. Heinecke played three seasons with the Sooners and had a standout year in 2025. Oklahoma's athletic director and general manager expressed their support for Heinecke's pursuit of eligibility, highlighting his potential in the upcoming NFL draft.
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