MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — Four WVU players—Jimmori Robinson, Tye Edwards, Justin Harrington, and Jeffrey (Jeff) Weimer— filed a federal lawsuit against the NCAA seeking a preliminary injunction that would allow them to compete in the upcoming 2025 football season.
They argued the NCAA improperly denied them eligibility waivers and were pursuing injunctive relief in court.
Moments ago, a West Virginia district court judge granted a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to all four players, allowing them to play for the Mountaineers during the upcoming season!
BREAKING: West Virginia district court GRANTS temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to #WVU football players Jimmori Robinson, Jeffrey Weimer, Tye Edwards, and Justin Harrington, allowing them to play for the Mountaineers in 2025. pic.twitter.com/5oFJs3WPXK
— Sam C. Ehrlich (@samcehrlich) August 20, 2025
All four transferred to WVU after playing at junior colleges (JUCOs) such as Northern Iowa, UTSA, Washington, Idaho State, etc. They believed they retained eligibility under a blanket NCAA waiver announced in December 2024, which extended eligibility for those who competed at non‑NCAA institutions, and it appears that they will now be granted the opportunity to finish their career this season.
Their lawsuit alleged:
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Antitrust violations under federal and West Virginia law.
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Breach of contract, contending that the athletes are third-party beneficiaries of NCAA-member agreements.
They say losing this battle could end their college careers and hinder potential NFL futures. As their attorney stated: “there’s a very short window … they can make a living at it or make any sort of money at it and then hope for a shot in the NFL.”
Player Profiles & Impacts
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Jimmori Robinson (Defensive Lineman / EDGE)
A standout at UTSA, earned AAC Defensive Player of the Year honors last season. Recorded 43 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 17 TFLs, and 2 forced fumbles in 2024. -
Tye Edwards (Running Back)
Spent one season at UTSA and then two at Northern Iowa. Racked up 1,583 rushing yards and 11 TDs across 2023–24. -
Justin Harrington (Safety)
Played four seasons at Oklahoma, followed by a season at Washington before transferring to WVU. -
Jeffrey Weimer (Wide Receiver)
Competed at UNLV and Idaho State prior, now added to WVU’s receiver corps.
Snapshot Summary
| Player | Position | Past Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmori Robinson | EDGE | AAC Defensive Player of the Year; elite pass rusher |
| Tye Edwards | RB | 1,583 rushing yards, 11 TDs over two seasons |
| Justin Harrington | Safety (S) | Multi-year starter at Oklahoma and Washington |
| Jeffrey Weimer | WR | Experience at UNLV & Idaho State; adds receiving depth |
