Basically, any current student-athlete can potentially get a fifth year
From the linked story: "Currently enrolled athletes with eligibility remaining after the 2025-26 academic year will be allowed to apply the age-based model or continue with the previous eligibility rules, whichever is most beneficial to that individual."
I believe that means juniors like Emma Mazzarone, Michelle Chatfield, Annika Rohs, Zoe Yaeger, and Addy Foster, as well as the underclassmen like Jordan Lynch and Gaby Mizelle could have an extra year IF they wanted it.
However, this could create a problem with roster numbers. So far, it sounds like the 25-player limit will remain in effect. With 5 players committed in the Class of 2027, how do the numbers work out. The Hokies are currently at 23 players, but could possibly add a player or two from the portal.
Stay tuned - it could get interesting.
Link:
On3 Story
Thread Replies (13)
NCAA has unanimously voted to implement the 5 for 5 model
-- VTChip
Jun 23, 2026 at 02:29 PM ET
VTChip
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06/23/26 02:29 PM ET
Basically, any current student-athlete can potentially get a fifth year
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-- VTChip
Jun 23, 2026 at 02:43 PM ET
VTChip
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06/23/26 02:43 PM ET
May have to adjust the definition of "senior" for the senior bat.
-- laphroaig
Jun 25, 2026 at 04:33 AM ET
laphroaig
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06/25/26 04:33 AM ET
Perish the jealous thought, but 5th years could transfer as grad students**
-- TomTurkey
Jun 23, 2026 at 03:04 PM ET
TomTurkey
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06/23/26 03:04 PM ET
I think several of our current players would be interested in playing
-- nkhooch
Jun 23, 2026 at 02:40 PM ET
nkhooch
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06/23/26 02:40 PM ET
Nothing wrong with the 5 year plan! 😉**
-- HokieAvalanche
Jun 23, 2026 at 03:24 PM ET
HokieAvalanche
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06/23/26 03:24 PM ET
As I mentioned below, the problem becomes the 25-player limit.**
-- VTChip
Jun 23, 2026 at 02:44 PM ET
VTChip
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06/23/26 02:44 PM ET
SO is that a 25 scholarship limit or 25 bodies on a team limit?**
-- UTPr0sim
Jun 24, 2026 at 11:59 AM ET
UTPr0sim
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06/24/26 11:59 AM ET
Both actually, but I don’t think VT in funding all 25**
-- VTChip
Jun 24, 2026 at 01:17 PM ET
VTChip
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06/24/26 01:17 PM ET
I assume we would not be committed to offering a 5th
-- nkhooch
Jun 23, 2026 at 02:53 PM ET
nkhooch
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06/23/26 02:53 PM ET
Not an absolute. Pete just has to juggle the numbers**
-- VTChip
Jun 23, 2026 at 03:12 PM ET
VTChip
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06/23/26 03:12 PM ET