Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith (3) catches a pass against Syracuse during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, September 20, 2025.

A local judge granted Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith a temporary injunction against the NCAA, clearing the way for him to suit up for the Tigers football team in 2026. Smith, who recently played against Syracuse at Memorial Stadium, is now on track to compete in a fifth college season. This legal ruling ensures the receiver's return to the field after the court approved his request to challenge the NCAA's restrictions on his eligibility.