SEC opposes LSU's motion to dismiss ongoing lawsuit filed in September
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
The Southeastern Conference submitted a response on October 13 opposing LSU's motion to dismiss its federal lawsuit. The SEC filed the complaint on September 3, alleging LSU lacked institutional control and violated conference rules by pursuing former NFL players. LSU contends the lawsuit should be dismissed due to the players not being on its football roster and claims the conference meeting on September 10 proceeded without interference. The SEC argues that this dispute addresses broader issues concerning the potential termination of LSU's membership. LSU has until October 20 to reply, with a decision from U.S. District Judge Annemarie Carney Axon pending.
- •SEC filed a response on October 13 against LSU's motion to dismiss.
- •Original lawsuit filed on September 3 addresses LSU's actions involving former players.
- •LSU claims case should be dismissed based on player roster status.
- •SEC's opposition highlights broader issues of institutional control.
- •LSU must respond to SEC's filing by October 20.
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — LSU reaction to SEC's latest filing in ongoing lawsuit
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — SEC files response in opposition to LSU's motion to dismiss lawsuit
"The SEC filed a response in opposition to LSU's motion to dismiss the conference's lawsuit in Birmingham. What an LSU official said in response.
"The Southeastern Conference is not backing down from its legal battle against LSU. Here is the latest on where things stand.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 12:12 AMLSU reaction to SEC's latest filing in ongoing lawsuit
The SEC filed a response in opposition to LSU's motion to dismiss the conference's lawsuit in Birmingham. What an LSU official said in response.
- Yahoo SportsOct 13, 2026, 11:21 PMSEC files response in opposition to LSU's motion to dismiss lawsuit
The Southeastern Conference is not backing down from its legal battle against LSU. Here is the latest on where things stand.
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