SEC schedules meeting to decide on expulsion of LSU from conference

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

SEC schedules meeting to decide on expulsion of LSU from conference
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The Southeastern Conference has scheduled a meeting for Thursday to determine whether to terminate LSU as a conference member. The league filed an amended complaint in federal court Tuesday morning that seeks the legal authority to expel the university. This action is part of an ongoing lawsuit brought by the conference against LSU, head coach Lane Kiffin, and various school officials. The SEC cites Section 3.1.5 of the SEC Constitution and Bylaw as the basis for the potential termination process. The move follows escalating tensions between the conference and the university regarding administrative and coaching conduct. The upcoming meeting will formalize the decision-making process for the institution's future within the league.

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  • The SEC scheduled a meeting for Thursday to address the potential termination of LSU.
  • The league filed an amended complaint Tuesday morning in its federal lawsuit.
  • The suit names LSU, Lane Kiffin, and various school officials as parties.
  • The conference cites Section 3.1.5 of the SEC Constitution as the legal framework.
Latest Updates
  • 4:41 PMESPNSEC files amendment for authority to expel LSU
  • 3:43 PMYahoo SportsSEC schedules meeting to decide whether to 'terminate' LSU as conference member
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The SEC filed an amendment to its federal lawsuit against LSU, Lane Kiffin and school officials, which seeks the authority for the SEC to expel LSU from the league.

ESPNby Pete Thamel and Mark Schlabach and Dan Murphy
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On Tuesday morning, the league filed an amended complaint in its lawsuit against LSU, head coach Lane Kiffin and school officials.

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