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The Rahsul Faison NIL case that could change NCAA Football
Rahsul Faison isn’t just fighting for his final year on the field—he’s fighting to shake the foundation of NCAA football. And if he wins, he might change how eligibility and NIL power coexist in college athletics forever. Once a promising Class of 2019 prospect, Faison’s path has been anything but straightforward. After grayshirting at Marshall, […]
Rahsul Faison isn’t just fighting for his final year on the field—he’s fighting to shake the foundation of NCAA football. And if he wins, he might change how eligibility and NIL power coexist in college athletics forever.
Once a promising Class of 2019 prospect, Faison’s path has been anything but straightforward. After grayshirting at Marshall, sitting out 2020 and 2021, and grinding through junior college before shining at Utah State, he exploded for over 1,100 rushing yards in 2024. That breakout season earned him a 4-star transfer rating and a spot in South Carolina’s backfield.
Now, he might not be allowed to play at all.
Despite playing just three seasons beyond high school—only one at the JUCO level—Faison’s eligibility for 2025 remains in limbo. The NCAA has yet to rule, drawing sharp criticism from Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer: “We’re frustrated. We’ve seen similar cases get cleared. We’re just asking for fairness.”