Lane Kiffin states LSU will follow SEC eligibility rules after court hearing

LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin stated that the program will remain in compliance with SEC eligibility rules pending a preliminary court hearing scheduled for Thursday. A Louisiana judge previously granted a temporary restraining order allowing 33 former college athletes, including former professionals, to seek a fifth year of eligibility. Kiffin confirmed that LSU is waiting for the outcome of Thursday's hearing before making decisions on adding specific players to the roster. The SEC currently contests the eligibility petitions and has implemented a rule prohibiting member institutions from signing players who previously held contracts with the NFL, NBA, or WNBA. The league intends to defend its rights as a voluntary association in court and will determine subsequent actions based on the judge's final decision after the hearing.

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