Louisiana judge rules LSU can roster former NFL players

A Louisiana judge ruled on Thursday that LSU may include former NFL players on its roster, effectively challenging SEC regulations ahead of a Friday deadline. The court granted a preliminary injunction allowing athletes who were previously on NFL rosters to maintain college eligibility for the 2025 season. Dae'Quan Harris and Zxavian Harris are among those cleared to play after committing to LSU. The SEC filed a lawsuit against LSU and coach Lane Kiffin in an Alabama federal court, citing its authority to set member rules and claiming the school recruited professional athletes. Commissioner Greg Sankey testified that the league intends to enforce its existing policies, which prohibit the inclusion of players with previous NFL experience. The situation remains in flux as LSU prepares to submit its final roster to the conference on Friday.

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