LSU responds to SEC lawsuit, seeks dismissal in Alabama court

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Last updated Oct 20, 2026

LSU responds to SEC lawsuit, seeks dismissal in Alabama court
Summary

On October 20, LSU filed a response in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama regarding its ongoing lawsuit against the SEC. LSU argued that the SEC failed to prove constitutional violations and challenged claims involving men's basketball coach Will Wade's roster management. The university described the SEC's allegations as misleading and referred to them as a 'Hail Mary.' LSU maintains that issues raised by the SEC, including alleged forced association, lack merit as the conference chose not to terminate LSU's membership. A ruling from U.S. District Judge Annemarie Carney Axon is pending.

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  • •LSU argues the SEC did not establish constitutional violations.
  • •The filing addresses allegations surrounding LSU's basketball program.
  • •LSU emphasizes its compliance with SEC rules per coach Will Wade's statements.
  • •Judge Annemarie Carney Axon has yet to rule on the dismissal request.
  • •LSU seeks dismissal on grounds of sovereign immunity and improper venue.
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  • 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — LSU argues SEC's lawsuit in Birmingham should be dismissed
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LSU has filed a response in its lawsuit against the SEC. Why LSU wants the case dismissed and called the SEC's inclusion of men's hoops a "Hail Mary."

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