Ole Miss sues two former players over contract disputes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 1:46 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Ole Miss has filed a lawsuit against former players Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper, currently enrolled at LSU. The suit, seeking nearly $1 million, stems from revenue-sharing agreements signed by the players shortly before transferring. Umanmielen intended to enter the transfer portal but was initially blocked due to the agreement. Ole Miss's actions follow a wave of player transfers, with approximately 20 players leaving the program this offseason. The lawsuit raises questions about player retention and recruitment amid financial disputes in college sports.
- •Ole Miss sues Umanmielen and Harper in Mississippi court.
- •The lawsuit seeks nearly $1 million from both players.
- •Contract disputes arose after players signed agreements with Ole Miss.
- •Umanmielen was blocked from entering the transfer portal initially.
- •About 20 players have left Ole Miss for other programs this offseason.
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