Miami tight end Cam McCormick has been granted a rare ninth season of college football eligibility, marking an unprecedented extension. No player has previously had nine seasons of eligibility. McCormick transferred to Miami in 2023 after seven seasons at Oregon. His injury-ridden collegiate career involved multiple surgeries, including a left ankle injury in 2018 and a right Achilles injury in 2021. Despite the setbacks, McCormick's petition for an additional season was approved by the ACC, allowing him to play for the Hurricanes in 2024. The unique eligibility situation is attributed to his extended absences due to injuries and the NCAA's extra year of eligibility amid the COVID-19 pandemic.