SEC contemplates expulsion of LSU over alleged lack of institutional control
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

The Southeastern Conference is considering a vote to terminate LSU as a conference member following concerns regarding institutional control. Reports indicate the SEC is preparing for a legal battle to formalize the potential expulsion of the university. To proceed with the removal, the conference requires at least 11 university presidents to vote in favor of termination. As the situation develops, speculation has emerged regarding potential replacement candidates for the conference, including Miami, SMU, Texas Tech, Notre Dame, BYU, Clemson, North Carolina, and Duke. The discussion follows recent commentary from Lane Kiffin concerning the recruitment of professional-level players. The SEC has not confirmed a final timeline for the vote or the specific administrative process that would follow an official expulsion.
- •The SEC is pursuing a vote to terminate LSU as a conference member.
- •A minimum of 11 university presidents must support the measure for expulsion.
- •Conference officials cite a lack of institutional control as the primary justification.
- •Eight schools are identified as potential candidates to fill a vacancy in the conference.
- •The process involves a potential court battle to confirm the SEC's authority to remove a member.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — 8 potential LSU replacements if SEC goes nuclear and boots the Tigers
"Lane Kiffin is a man who can make anyone mad. And apparently the SEC is ready to boot LSU.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NCAAF•Sep 9, 2026, 11:40 AMFlorida teammates, coaches heap praise on RB Baugh: 'Best back in the country'
NCAAF•Sep 9, 2026, 11:40 AMUMass stunner turns Bottom 10 upside down
NCAAF•Sep 9, 2026, 11:40 AMMythbusting Arch Manning: What's real and what we know before the Ohio State showdown
NCAAF•Sep 9, 2026, 11:40 AMOhio State says it wasn't 'battle tested' before. That's about to change
NCAAF•Sep 9, 2026, 11:30 AMPressure raises for Texas State football in I-35 Rivalry, as UTSA seeks revenge
NCAAF•Sep 9, 2026, 11:00 AMCollege Football Week 2 Watchability Rankings: Texas-Ohio State headlines must-see games
