Mizzou defensive tackle Sterling Webb is still eligible to play during the 2026 season after a St. Louis County judge denied the NCAA’s motion to remove his temporary restraining order. The news was first reported Wednesday by Katie Kull of the St. Louis-Dispatch.
The court document states, "IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Plaintiff’s Motion for Temporary Restraining Order Against the University Defendants is GRANTED."
Judge Ellen Ribaudo added the University of Missouri and the Board of Curators as defendants in the case, preventing the university from designating Webb ineligible for practice or competition. In addition, the university would agree not to withhold or reduce his revenue-share or NIL compensation.
Webb was listed as the second-string defensive tackle in the Tigers’ initial depth chart. Coach Eli Drinkwitz seems optimistic about Webb playing in the season opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Thursday.
“Looks like we're ready to go,” Drinkwitz said during an SEC coaches’ media teleconference on Wednesday. “I mean, I don't know what to tell you. Just wait for tweets. That's all I do."
Webb is represented by attorney Bob Blitz, who also serves as the vice-chair of the Board of Curators.
The defensive tackle spent two years at New Mexico State before transferring to Mizzou. Webb has recorded 85 tackles and eight sacks across his collegiate career. Webb will likely take the field in the Tigers' season opener Thursday at Memorial Stadium.
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