Georgia attorney general urges SEC to remove LSU over roster regulations

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Georgia attorney general urges SEC to remove LSU over roster regulations
Summary

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr formally requested that SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey evaluate potential penalties for LSU. The petition centers on the inclusion of former NFL players on the Tigers roster. Carr suggested the conference take all available measures, including the suspension or expulsion of the university from the SEC if the eligibility of these players remains in place. This inquiry follows ongoing scrutiny regarding the rules governing professional athlete eligibility within collegiate programs. The SEC has not yet indicated an official response to the attorney general's ultimatum. Carr's office maintains that the presence of former professional athletes threatens the competitive standards of the league.

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  • •Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr sent a formal request to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey.
  • •The letter demands sanctions against LSU for including former NFL players on its roster.
  • •Carr advocated for potential suspension or expulsion of LSU from the conference.
  • •The SEC faces pressure to clarify its stance on professional athletes in college football.
Latest Updates
  • 1:47 AMNBCSports.com — Georgia A.G. urges SEC to take significant action against LSU, if it uses former NFL players - NBC Sports
  • 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Georgia A.G. urges SEC to take significant action against LSU, if it uses former NFL players
  • 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — SEC School Officials, Georgia AG Threaten LSU Over Playing NFL Players
  • 11:04 PMCBS Sports — Georgia AG urges SEC to suspend, expel LSU if school rosters former NFL players
  • 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia AG to Greg Sankey: Take 'all measures available' against LSU
  • 9:55 PMESPN — Georgia AG to SEC: Oust LSU if Kiffin plays pros
What they're saying
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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is encouraging Greg Sankey to take "all measures available," including suspending and/or removing LSU from the SEC if the Tigers roster former NFL players.

— ESPNby Mark Schlabach and Pete Thamel
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A state judge is set to rule Thursday on whether former NFL players can suit up for LSU as Georgia's attorney general pushes commissioner Greg Sankey to impose severe conference penalties

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In a letter to Greg Sankey obtained by ESPN, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr advised the SEC to take 'all measures available' against LSU

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