League: NCAAF Sport: College Sports Country: United States Category: Transactions

Lane Kiffin addresses LSU's focus after adding TRO players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:49 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Lane Kiffin addresses LSU's focus after adding TRO players

Summary

Lane Kiffin acknowledged the spotlight on LSU football due to its recent additions of former players granted extra eligibility. These players include Junior Tuihalamaka from Notre Dame and Dae'Quan Wright from Ole Miss, both beneficiaries of a court ruling in Baton Rouge. This ruling allows 16 former athletes to seek an additional year of college play, prompting increased attention on Kiffin and the Tigers. As other programs pursue the same opportunities, LSU remains in the limelight, with Kiffin emphasizing the significance of these choices in the current of collegiate athletics.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Key Details

•LSU added Junior Tuihalamaka and Dae'Quan Wright.
•Both players received fifth-year eligibility due to a court ruling.
•Kiffin noted increased scrutiny on LSU amid these developments.
•Over 200 athletes are seeking similar eligibility rulings nationwide.
•Other schools, including Kentucky and Texas Tech, are also making moves.

Latest Updates

8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Lane Kiffin knows why LSU football has spotlight after adding TRO players

What they're saying

"
LSU football Lane Kiffin is keenly aware of why the spotlight of the TRO issue and fifth year eligibility issue is fixed on him and LSU.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

NCAAF College Sports