The NCAA requires schools to adhere to a player’s transfer request, but Lucas' name never appeared in the portal.
The Big Ten, NCAA and Wisconsin have all weighed in the DB's transfer in a battle that could set a precedent for future transfers and revenue-sharing contracts
Wisconsin and the Big Ten said they have "credible information" that the University of Miami tampered with Xavier Lucas ahead of the defensive back's expected transfer.
Former Wisconsin cornerback Xavier Lucas shared a first look at him in a Miami Hurricanes uniform on Tuesday night. “Feels good to be home,” Lucas wrote on X. It is his first public comment since reportedly bypassing the transfer portal to leave Wisconsin for Miami earlier this month.
Wisconsin said a “binding two-year NIL agreement” was violated and that the school has “credible information indicating impermissible contact” between Lucas and UM football personnel prior to Lucas’ r
Wisconsin has claimed that Miami tampered with defensive back Xavier Lucas, who elected to withdraw from the school and enroll at UM with an intention to play f
Lucas, an American Heritage graduate from Pompano Beach, had 12 tackles, an interception and a sack as a freshman for Wisconsin this season.
A shocking statement reveals allegations of tampering, raising questions about NCAA regulations in college football.
It is a precedent-setting battle. For years college programs have complained vaguely about the transfer portal, but few have called out specific institutions for tampering.
Wisconsin does enter 2025 with new faces in important positions. Jeff Grimes takes over as offensive coordinator after Phil Longo’s firing. He’ll enter the year with former Maryland starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. under center and a host of promising transfer pass-catchers.
The University of Wisconsin has taken legal action against defensive back Xavier Lucas after he withdrew from school to transfer to Miami. Lucas, the school cl
Wisconsin and the Big Ten issued statements Saturday expressing disagreement with how the University of Miami has handled defensive back Xavier Lucas' expected transfer, which appears to be a test ...