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LSU president tells SEC that football roster is locked and compliant

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 7:40 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

LSU president tells SEC that football roster is locked and compliant

Summary

LSU President Wade Rousse notified the SEC in a letter that the football team will not add former professional players to its roster. Rousse stated that the 105-man limit has been reached following the addition of Gabriel Reliford and Aidan Anding on Monday. The university confirmed it will not include Dae'Quan Wright or Zxavian Harris on the team for the 2026 season. This communication arrives as the SEC pursues a federal injunction to prevent teams from rostering players who previously signed professional contracts. A special meeting of conference university presidents and chancellors remains scheduled for Thursday, September 10, to discuss potential disciplinary action against LSU, including possible expulsion. A federal court hearing regarding the dispute was continued on Wednesday, September 9, with no future date immediately provided.

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•LSU President Wade Rousse declared the football roster locked and the expulsion issue moot.
•The 105-man roster reached capacity following the addition of Gabriel Reliford and Aidan Anding.
•LSU confirmed that Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris will not be added to the team.
•A conference meeting regarding potential sanctions against LSU remains set for Thursday, September 10.
•A federal court hearing in Alabama was continued on Wednesday, September 9.

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7:40 PMYahoo Sports — In letter to SEC, LSU president says football roster locked, issue 'moot'

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LSU President Wade Rousse wrote a letter to the SEC saying the football team is complying with rules and there's no need to vote on expulsion.
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