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Undrafted rookie Jack Pyburn is turning heads in Tampa Bay — and possibly rewriting college football history. After a court temporarily sided with him in his NCAA lawsuit to reclaim a year of eligibility, Pyburn’s future hangs in the balance: if he doesn’t make the 53-man roster, he plans to return to college — a first for someone who already signed an NFL contract. His preseason explosion, including four tackles, three for loss, two sacks, and a pass breakup in a brutal 19-0 loss to Jacksonville, has made him one of the Bucs’ most electrifying players. Signed for $115K, he’s now forcing tough decisions on Tampa’s front office, as his standout play against backups raises questions about roster spots and potential waiver claims. With major conferences threatening schools that defy NCAA rules, Pyburn’s path — NFL or college — is shaping up to be one of the biggest stories in sports this weekend.

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