LSU players sue for eligibility amid college athletics regulatory changes

Dozens of college athletes who were not grandfathered into new NCAA eligibility regulations have initiated legal action to return to play. The litigation centers on players who previously moved to professional leagues but are now seeking another year of collegiate eligibility to access NIL opportunities. A ruling could allow players like Dae'Quan Wright, who recently participated in NFL preseason activity, to dress for the LSU season-opener against Clemson on September 5. This situation highlights broader instability in college sports as conferences and schools navigate conflicting court mandates and internal policy shifts. The legal challenges arrive as schools and conferences continue to face friction regarding roster management and athlete compensation models.

• 2:14 PMYahoo Sports — College athletics is eating itself, and LSU is at the head of the table