Lane Kiffin adds players with TROs to LSU football roster

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Lane Kiffin adds players with TROs to LSU football roster
Summary

LSU football coach Lane Kiffin announced the addition of Junior Tuihalamaka and Dae'Quan Wright to the team roster. This follows a Louisiana judge granting a temporary restraining order that allows 16 former college athletes, including Tuihalamaka and Wright, to return for a fifth year of eligibility. Kiffin noted that the decision to recruit these players comes from a desire to continually improve the team's chances of success. He acknowledged the unusual circumstances that allowed NFL players to return to college football, emphasizing the unique nature of these cases.

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  • Kiffin recruits Tuihalamaka and Wright after recent TRO ruling.
  • Judge granted eligibility for 16 former athletes for a fifth year.
  • Wright was previously with the Cleveland Browns before joining LSU.
  • Kiffin supports the unique circumstances for NFL players returning to college.
  • LSU currently has 112 players on its roster but may need to adjust.
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What LSU football coach Lane Kiffin said about adding Junior Tuihalamaka and Dae'Quan Wright through TROs to his team's roster.

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