Lane Kiffin and LSU face legal challenges from the SEC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Lane Kiffin continues his first season as the head coach of LSU following a 51-10 win over Clemson. The SEC has filed a federal lawsuit against LSU and named Kiffin as a defendant regarding recruitment practices involving players previously on NFL rosters. Following the victory, the SEC moved to amend its complaint, seeking legal authority to expel LSU from the conference. Kiffin remains the center of media attention due to his conduct and public remarks directed at the SEC. A vote by the conference regarding the matter is scheduled for Thursday.
- •LSU defeated Clemson 51-10 on Saturday night in Baton Rouge.
- •The SEC sued LSU and Lane Kiffin in federal court over recruiting allegations.
- •Conference officials amended their complaint Tuesday seeking authority to expel LSU.
- •The SEC is scheduled to vote on the LSU matter this Thursday.
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