LSU files motion to dismiss SEC lawsuit in Alabama court
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
LSU has filed a motion in federal court in Alabama to dismiss the lawsuit brought against it by the Southeastern Conference. The SEC filed the suit amid LSU's attempts to add former NFL players to its football roster. LSU argues that the court lacks jurisdiction and that the SEC's complaint does not state a recognizable claim. LSU President Wade Rousse previously communicated that the team's roster is locked and that there are no plans to add the questioned players. Negotiations between LSU and the SEC for a mutual resolution have not yet resulted in an agreement.
- •LSU filed for dismissal of the SEC lawsuit on September 25.
- •SEC seeks authority to enforce its rules in relation to LSU's roster.
- •LSU asserts no jurisdiction and claims the issue is moot.
- •Negotiations between LSU and SEC have not led to a resolution.
- •LSU's football roster is locked for the season as stated by Rousse.
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — LSU motions for dismissal of SEC lawsuit in Alabama federal court
"LSU motions for the federal lawsuit brought against by the SEC in an Alabama court to be dismissed.
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