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The gist
SEC sues LSU and coach Lane Kiffin over recruiting former NFL players. The lawsuit escalates a fight over eligibility rules affecting college football.
Background
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) filed a federal lawsuit against LSU and its leadership, alleging a deliberate campaign to recruit former professional players, violating league rules. This comes as several athletes, including Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, who left NFL camps, seek to play for LSU. The SEC argues it has the right to govern its association, while LSU and the players challenge the rules in court.
How it unfolded
- recentlyLSU welcomes 44 incoming transfers, including former NFL players, ahead of the 2026 season.
- Aug 2026Louisiana state court Judge William Jorden rules the SEC cannot punish schools for playing former NFL players who signed contracts.
- Sep 1, 2026Georgia AG Chris Carr urges SEC to suspend or expel LSU if it rosters former NFL players.
- Sep 3, 2026SEC files federal lawsuit against LSU, Kiffin, and officials; hearing held in Baton Rouge on player eligibility.
Who’s saying what
- SEC
- LSU waged a deliberate campaign to recruit pros, violating league rules and the SEC's right to govern.
- LSU
- The school and players argue eligibility rules unfairly restrict athletes who briefly tried pro careers.
- Georgia AG
- SEC should use all measures, including suspension or expulsion, if LSU plays former NFL players.
Still unverified
The lawsuit's outcome and whether players will be eligible for Saturday's game remain pending.