Wisconsin Badgers starting CB gets more bad news in legal battle with NCAA for eligibility

Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean is ready to play. He's just waiting for a federal judge to decide whether he's allowed to.

Each time he gets closer to a decision, it gets pushed back again.

He's currently waiting for a decision on a preliminary injunction his attorney filed, which would grant Fourqurean temporary eligibility while he awaits his trial.

Court was in session against last Friday, where the judge ordered a series of scheduling changes.

Fourqurean v. NCAA update: The court held a hearing on Friday and has now ordered several scheduling changes. Most notably, it appears that trial will be moved back to February. So whether he'll be able to play this season will depend on the motion for a preliminary injunction. pic.twitter.com/tLNdZ8optk
— Sam C. Ehrlich (@samcehrlich) September 15, 2025

In the short term, he's giving the NCAA until this Friday to finalize its response to Fourqurean's injunction and expert witness.

It is highly unlikely that the judge would be able to receive and review the NCAA's submission on Friday and make a ruling in time for Fourqurean to play the next day.

He won't be eligible for the Maryland game, marking the fourth game he's missed while awaiting a court decision.

It's much more likely that the Badgers cornerback will have a decision on his injunction by the time Wisconsin plays Michigan on Oct. 4, with a bye week in between.

That could give Fourqurean more time to ramp up if he is indeed eligible. If the judge denies the injunction, then he'll miss the entire season.

That's because last Friday, the judge pushed back Fourqurean's trial date from October to February, meaning he won't have a chance for a complete resolution before the season is done.

“How do you usually respond to setbacks, do you see them as roadblocks or opportunities to grow?” @RevMarcusAllen … I’ll be ready! 🙏🏽🦡
— Nyzier Fourqurean (@nyzier2) September 15, 2025

It has to be frustrating for the cornerback to watch his team from the sidelines knowing he could be out there helping, especially when his fellow cornerbacks were getting gashed last week against Alabama.

If he can return after the bye week, it could be a huge boost for Luke Fickell's defense.

More Wisconsin Badgers News:

Luke Fickell's efforts to beef up Wisconsin Badgers defense paying off early in 2025 season

Why UCLA firing head coach DeShaun Foster is a big win for Wisconsin Badgers football recruiting

Biggest questions facing Wisconsin Badgers after 38-14 loss to Alabama

Wisconsin Badgers 4-star RB commit shows off receiver versatility with 67-yard TD catch