Judge denies UVA QB Morris' request for 7th year (1:21) Judge denies UVA QB Morris' request for 7th year (1:21) Max Olson Apr 2, 2026, 07:39 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska A Virginia circuit court judge denied Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris ' request for a preliminary injunction to play a seventh season on Thursday. The 25-year-old quarterback sued the NCAA in Charlottesville Circuit Court in February in an attempt to return for one more season after his extension of eligibility waiver and appeal were denied by the NCAA earlier this year. Morris, who led the Cavaliers to 11 wins and the ACC championship game in 2025, played six seasons and started 35 games during his stints at Oklahoma, TCU, North Texas and Virginia. "The NCAA is pleased by the court's decision today, which protects the integrity of collegiate competition," the NCAA said in a statement.…