SEC sues LSU over eligibility of players released by NFL teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 11:42 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
The SEC filed a lawsuit against LSU and coach Lane Kiffin in an Alabama federal court Thursday to block the school from rostering players recently cut by NFL teams. This legal action follows a ruling by judge William Jorden that granted a preliminary injunction to players seeking a fifth year of eligibility, including former Ole Miss players Dae'Quan Harris and Zxavian Harris. LSU must submit its 2026 roster to the conference today, creating a potential conflict if those players are included. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey testified for several hours to defend the conference's authority to enforce its eligibility rules. The situation remains in flux as the legal proceedings continue alongside the start of the collegiate football season.
- •The SEC filed a lawsuit in Alabama federal court to block LSU from rostering ex-NFL players.
- •A judge granted a preliminary injunction allowing players released from NFL teams to pursue a fifth year of eligibility.
- •LSU is required to submit its official 2026 roster to the SEC today.
- •SEC commissioner Greg Sankey testified to defend the conference's right to set its own eligibility rules.
- 11:42 AMYahoo Sports — 🏈 Y! Sports AM: LSU vs. SEC
"LSU is now free to roster ex-NFL players this season. Will the Tigers actually do it?
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