Lane Kiffin and LSU sit players against Clemson following SEC lawsuit

LSU will not feature Dae’Quan Wright or Zxavian Harris in its season opener against Clemson on September 5. The decision follows a federal lawsuit filed by the SEC against the university regarding the eligibility of former NFL players participating in collegiate athletics. Both Wright and Harris, who previously played for Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss, joined the LSU roster after a ruling by Judge William Jorden initially cleared a path for NFL athletes to return to college football. The SEC and the Big Ten have maintained formal opposition to the inclusion of players with professional league experience on their teams. LSU faces Clemson at home to start the 2026 season with the eligibility of these transfers remaining a central point of contention for the program.

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