Governor Landry comments on Ole Miss lawsuit against LSU player Umanmielen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:17 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry addressed the ongoing dispute involving Princewill Umanmielen, who transferred from Ole Miss to LSU. Umanmielen was served with legal papers from Ole Miss related to a breach of contract outside the LSU facility. Landry, using social media, remarked on the lawsuit, suggesting Ole Miss could easily locate Umanmielen during game play. Umanmielen, who had previously signed with Ole Miss in January, switched to LSU the following day after entering the transfer portal. As LSU prepares to face Ole Miss, quarterback Sam Leavitt is doubted to play due to injury concerns.
- •Princewill Umanmielen transferred from Ole Miss to LSU earlier this year.
- •Ole Miss is suing Umanmielen for breach of contract.
- •Governor Jeff Landry commented on the situation via social media.
- •Umanmielen was served with legal papers outside the LSU facility.
- •LSU's quarterback Sam Leavitt is doubtful for the upcoming game.
- 2:17 PMYahoo Sports — LSU news: Louisiana governor fires back at Ole Miss AD with Umanmielen quip
"The back-and-forth between Ole Miss and LSU continues. After Princewill Umanmielen transferred from Ole Miss to LSU, the Rebels sued Umanmielen for breach of contract. Earlier this week, Umanmielen was served with court papers outside of the LSU facility . Now, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is weighing in on the fact that Umanmielen was served […] The post LSU news: Louisiana governor fires back at Ole Miss AD with Umanmielen quip appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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