LSU excludes former NFL players from roster to avoid SEC sanctions

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin removed former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris from the team's active game roster for the season opener against Clemson. This decision follows pressure from the SEC, which threatened potential membership termination for LSU if the university permitted former professional players to participate under new eligibility rules. The SEC is currently litigating its right to enforce league governance in federal court, with conference leadership scheduled to meet on September 10 to discuss the situation. Despite the roster changes, LSU defeated Clemson 51-10 in the season opener. The school has now filled its 105-player limit, effectively ending the eligibility push for Wright and Harris within the program. While LSU remains under SEC scrutiny, the team secured a victory in the first game of the season without the contested players.

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