Alex Bauman, former Miami Hurricanes tight end, is fighting to return for a fifth year of eligibility after filing a temporary restraining order to enter the transfer portal. Though he had a standout season with solid blocking and was crucial in pass protection, his one major error in the championship game — missing an assignment that led to a blocked punt — overshadowed his contributions. Unlike many peers seeking extra eligibility, Bauman wasn’t pursuing NFL camps or pro prospects; he was exploring life beyond football, making his return more personal. Miami, currently thin at tight end with only one healthy veteran, could greatly benefit from his presence as a reliable blocker and red-zone asset. With classes starting last Wednesday and the deadline to add or drop courses today, Bauman’s window to rejoin the team is closing fast — unless he enrolls immediately. His performance last season deserves more than one mistake defining it, and this legal maneuver might be his best shot to keep playing college ball under revised rules.

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