Was doing a little research on NCAA Transfer rules and came across this.
Five-year clock — If you play at a Division I school, you 
have five-calendar years in which to play four seasons of 
competition. Your five-year clock starts when you enroll 
as a full-time student at any college. Thereafter, your 
clock continues, even if you spend an academic year in 
residence as a result of transferring, decide to red shirt, 
if you do not attend school or even if you go part-time 
during your college career.
Would this mean that Buckles would have to play this upcoming season and couldn't be eligible the following...or is there some other stipulation that would allow this 5-Year Clock to become moot?