Puff Johnson Receives Temporary Restraining Order Allowing Him to Play for Ohio State

Posted Jan 17, 2026
Ohio State will soon have a new player on its roster. Former Penn State and North Carolina guard Puff Johnson was granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, awarding him immediate eligibility to play for Ohio State this season. A hearing will be held Jan. 30 to determine whether he will receive a permanent injunction to remain eligible. (Eleven Warriors)

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