Owen Heinecke, a former linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooners, has filed an injunction against the NCAA to gain an additional season of eligibility. The hearing is set for Thursday morning in Cleveland County Court, Oklahoma, where Heinecke will testify alongside notable figures such as Jim Nagy (OU general manager) and Brent Venables (OU head coach). Heinecke's legal team, led by Mary Quinn Cooper, includes former OU chief of staff Woody Glass and other legal professionals. The case is presided over by Judge Thad Balkman, an OU alumnus. Heinecke's eligibility battle has been lengthy; he had a standout season in 2025, contributing to the Sooners' College Football Playoff appearance. If successful, Heinecke's return would bolster a thin linebacker corps. Conversely, if the ruling is unfavorable, he is expected to enter the NFL draft, which begins a week after the hearing.