Like every other NCAA institution, Oklahoma State is preparing to deal with what the NCAA hopes will be its new eligibility structure starting in 2026-27. The NCAA is trying to get a “five-for-five” eligibility structure in place before the start of the 2026-27 athletic year. It would allow student-athletes to have five years to play five years of college athletics with no redshirts or waivers except under extreme circumstances. Right now, student-athletes can play four years but can spent an additional year in college with a redshirt. Students that have graduated from high school or are 19 years old would be eligible. The legislation is yet to be approved. Since COVID, many student-athletes have gotten waivers for COVID, redshirts and injuries, allowing some of them to stay in school for seven years or longer. The NCAA’s belief is this new structure will streamline things.…