WR Rodney Bullard gets NCAA waiver, eligible to play 2026 season

Michigan State is just 11 days away from the season opener against Toledo, and when the Spartans line up against the Rockets, they will have one of their veteran leaders back on the field.

Following Monday’s practice, new MSU head coach Pat Fitzgerald announced that wide receiver Rodney Bullard has received a waiver from the NCAA and is eligible for the 2026 season.

Bullard’s battle with the NCAA has been publicly noted throughout the summer, and now, it has gone in the favor of the Spartans.

After transferring to MSU from Valdosta State last year, Bullard played in all 12 games in 2026, catching 5 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown.

Pat Fitzgerald announces the NCAA reviewed Rodney Bullard Jr.’s case and cleared him to be eligible for 2026.

— Stephen Brooks (@StephenM_Brooks) August 24, 2026

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