Chandler Morris, who began his college football career at the University of Oklahoma in 2020, was denied a temporary injunction by a Charlottesville Circuit Court judge that would have allowed him to play a seventh season with the University of Virginia (UVA). Morris transferred to Texas Christian University (TCU) for three seasons before playing at North Texas and then UVA. He argued for the extra year due to limited game time at TCU in 2022 and associated mental health struggles. The NCAA had previously denied his request, expressing concerns that granting it could lead to a flood of similar claims from other athletes. Morris's case is part of a larger trend of athletes challenging NCAA eligibility standards in court, with mixed outcomes for those involved. UVA has since recruited two experienced transfer quarterbacks, Beau Pribula from the University of Missouri and Eli Holstein from the University of Pittsburgh, to enhance their quarterback depth. Morris played a pivotal role in UVA's journey to the ACC championship game last season, starting all 14 games and contributing to a record-breaking 11 victories. Head coach Tony Elliott acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding Morris's situation and stated that the team would focus on the current players while awaiting further developments.