'21 RI DE Jason Onye (Notre Dame Signee)

IRISHDODGER · Jan 9, 2026

Onye needs to get Tom Mars on retainer if he hasn’t already.

PolishDomer · Jan 9, 2026

Curious to see how this plays out...

SDIrishFan · Jan 9, 2026

Also, why does the SEC QB have an answer and we don't?

irishff1014 · Jan 9, 2026

SDIrishFan said:
Also, why does the SEC QB have an answer and we don't?

He could have filed earlier.

IRISHFAN76 · Jan 9, 2026

irishff1014 said:
He could have filed earlier.

He was denied in December and appealled the decision. I believe I read that somewhere. Could be wrong tho

SDIrishFan · Jan 9, 2026

irishff1014 said:
He could have filed earlier.

You and your facts…haha

irishff1014 · Jan 9, 2026

SDIrishFan said:
You and your facts…haha

I have no stats. I was just making a statement that he could have filed earlier than Jason.

stlnd01 · Jan 9, 2026

My worry here is that Onye played in five games in the season he had the incapacitating situation (the seasons where he played less than five it wasn’t bc of injury).
Would that not make last season count regardless?

ab2cmiller · Jan 9, 2026

stlnd01 said:
My worry here is that Onye played in five games in the season he had the incapacitating situation (the seasons where he played less than five it wasn’t bc of injury).
Would that not make last season count regardless?

It definitely does count based on the rules, unless you can get the NCAA to issue a waiver. It has happened before (for guys that played more than 4 games), but generally the odds are stacked against him.

IrishLax · Jan 9, 2026

stlnd01 said:
My worry here is that Onye played in five games in the season he had the incapacitating situation (the seasons where he played less than five it wasn’t bc of injury).
Would that not make last season count regardless?

The NCAA has consistently given waivers for stuff like this but we'll see.

ab2cmiller · Jan 9, 2026

IrishLax said:
The NCAA has consistently given waivers for stuff like this but we'll see.

Stuff like what? My impression has always been that while waivers are not uncommon, that there is a greater chance that it's denied that granted.

IrishLax · Jan 9, 2026

ab2cmiller said:
Stuff like what? My impression has always been that while waivers are not uncommon, that there is a greater chance that it's denied that granted.

Basically if you have a legit injury that caused you to miss a big chunk of the season they grant an extra year of eligibility. They got especially soft on this around COVID era.

My concern is that it's a 6th year not 5th year.

stlnd01 · Jan 9, 2026

IrishLax said:
Basically if you have a legit injury that caused you to miss a big chunk of the season they grant an extra year of eligibility. They got especially soft on this around COVID era.

My concern is that it's a 6th year not 5th year.

well, right, he already redshirted his true freshman year and barely played his redshirt freshman year. I hope you're right, but it would seem like one they could definitely deny, given that he played beyond the medical redshirt threshold in 2024.

Number3rockin · Jan 9, 2026

Ncaa will do ND NO favors, I just dont see it. Im also confused on why this would be an NCAA decision. Football is run by CFP, basketball march madness is the NCAA. NCAA does nothing for football besides mess things up, or punish schools for self reporting violations. Onye ND requesting is almost an auto NO in my book.

bpob55 · Jan 10, 2026

FWIrish4 · Jan 10, 2026

bpob55 said:

Exhaust all options? My guy, go get a job.

T-Boone · Jan 10, 2026

Surely Drew Pyne gets an 11th season

PANDFAN · Jan 10, 2026

they have to submit the necessary medical documents....I am informed as to what had happened, it's going to depend on whether onye wants it to be in writing

ThePiombino · Jan 10, 2026

PANDFAN said:
they have to submit the necessary medical documents....I am informed as to what had happened, it's going to depend on whether onye wants it to be in writing

Is there a chance that this getting out can damage future prospects for him?

PANDFAN · Jan 10, 2026

ThePiombino said:
Is there a chance that this getting out can damage future prospects for him?

it could impact him in future endeavors HOWEVER that would only IF it came to light but he's not some top draft potential so not sure how eager someone would be to try to get it out there....more just wanting to keep shit private and move on....it's going to be a thing when teams interview where shit gets leaked

SDIrishFan · Jan 10, 2026

PANDFAN said:
it could impact him in future endeavors HOWEVER that would only IF it came to light but he's not some top draft potential so not sure how eager someone would be to try to get it out there....more just wanting to keep shit private and move on....it's going to be a thing when teams interview where shit gets leaked

So scratch mental illness from the suspected reason.

PANDFAN · Jan 10, 2026

SDIrishFan said:
So scratch mental illness from the suspected reason.

That's not at all what I said or was implying.. just said he may want to keep his medical records etc private

BoredIrish · Jan 10, 2026

Not sure he is getting drafted without playing another year anyways.

NDWarrior · Jan 13, 2026

Correct me if I'm wrong BUT if the new 9-month game limit becomes the new threshold for redshirt eligibility with final approval, won't this be in Onye's favor? A guy who was borderline at 5 games plus his shortened season was due to mental health reasons should now get approved.

FBS coaches vote unanimously to adjust sport's redshirt rule

I say that because last year I believe there were a few guys who ran out of eligibility due to 2 years at Junior College plus two full years in FCS play, BUT a new rule was about to go into effect to allow a total of 5 years with JC included which was going to give players in this situation that extra year.

If I remember correctly, since the ruling effective date was not that far off in the future, the NCAA ruled positively for anyone who challenged the NCAA for an extra year in this 2 JC years + 2 FCS years situation; I specifically remember two 4th year SDSU guys getting that extra year of eligibility from the NCAA even without the new rule in effect since it was only a few months away.

Rocketman84 · Jan 13, 2026

NDPhilly said:
So 30%-40% chance of needing a new starting caliber DT lol?

We need that regardless, luckily we have one coming because guys who sat the bench for us multiple years won't be the difference makers needed all of a sudden to win a title.

Rocketman84 · Jan 13, 2026

IRISHFAN76 said:
He was denied in December and appealled the decision. I believe I read that somewhere. Could be wrong tho

Correct, they responded to an appeal which garnered a faster reply without the necessary documentation.

NDWarrior · Jan 13, 2026

NDWarrior said:
Correct me if I'm wrong BUT if the new 9-month game limit becomes the new threshold for redshirt eligibility with final approval, won't this be in Onye's favor? A guy who was borderline at 5 games plus his shortened season was due to mental health reasons should now get approved.

FBS coaches vote unanimously to adjust sport's redshirt rule

I say that because last year I believe there were a few guys who ran out of eligibility due to 2 years at Junior College plus two full years in FCS play, BUT a new rule was about to go into effect to allow a total of 5 years with JC included which was going to give players in this situation that extra year.

If I remember correctly, since the ruling effective date was not that far off in the future, the NCAA ruled positively for anyone who challenged the NCAA for an extra year in this 2 JC years + 2 FCS years situation; I specifically remember two 4th year SDSU guys getting that extra year of eligibility from the NCAA even without the new rule in effect since it was only a few months away.

I guess this is more complicated because this is his 6th year; I missed that since I went to the Sports Reference site and for whatever reason, they don't show his 2021 season in his profile.

choo choo · Jan 17, 2026

I believe I read that it was possible there would be a decision on his status by Friday. Any updates?

NDWarrior · Jan 17, 2026

On Monday, Ryan Roberts stated: "There is no exact timetable on that decision from the NCAA, but some believe that it could be coming sometime over the next week or so."

So it sounds like there could be an answer next week sometime.

T-Boone · Jan 17, 2026

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