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SEC Commissioner faces pressure over LSU's NFL rookie transfers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:51 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

SEC Commissioner faces pressure over LSU's NFL rookie transfers

Summary

Paul Finebaum has urged SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey to take decisive action against LSU following the team's recent acquisition of former NFL players Zxavian Harris and Dae’Quan Wright. This move, resulting from a recent court ruling, has raised concerns about player eligibility and the traditional boundaries between college and professional football. Finebaum likened the situation to a previous controversy involving Texas Tech and called for a response similar to the Big 12's actions. With the 2026 season on the horizon, it is unclear if the SEC can implement restrictions in time.

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•LSU signed former NFL players Harris and Wright via transfer portal.
•Court ruling allows previous NFL players to return to college football.
•Finebaum demands action from SEC to address the controversy.
•The SEC may face legal challenges if it attempts to impose restrictions.
•The situation could significantly affect player eligibility and college football dynamics.

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10:51 PMYahoo Sports — College football analyst calls for SEC Commissioner to take extreme measures against LSU

What they're saying

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LSU’s addition of former NFL rookies has Paul Finebaum calling on Greg Sankey and the SEC to take action before the 2026 college football season begins.
— Yahoo Sports

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