Clemson Warns LSU Eligibility Issues Could Breach Game Contract
LSU kept Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris off the roster after Clemson warned the move could breach the game contract, leaving two open spots.
- LSU opted not to roster former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris for Saturday's season opener against Clemson, submitting 103 players of the 105 allowed.
- Clemson general counsel Chip Hood formally notified LSU on Friday that fielding the athletes could breach 'contractual obligations between the two parties' for Saturday's game.
- Judge William Jorden issued a preliminary injunction Thursday preventing the NCAA and SEC from enforcing rules prohibiting former professional athletes from returning to college rosters.
- Head coach Lane Kiffin explained on ESPN's 'College GameDay' that he cited 'uncertainties of what potentially could have come' by adding them, while the SEC pursues federal action in Alabama.
- Both players remain enrolled at LSU, leaving open the possibility they could be added to the roster later this season as the broader legal battle over eligibility standards continues.
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LSU does not roster former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris for Clemson opener
Tight end Dae’Quan Wright and defensive lineman Zxavian Harris, two players cut by NFL teams during training camp, were not on the roster LSU coach Lane Kiffin submitted to the NCAA on Friday ahead of the 11th-ranked Tigers’ opening game against Clemson, a team source confirmed to The Athletic. The source spoke under condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
LSU makes surprising decision on ex-NFL players ahead of season opener
LSU has backed down in its game of chicken with the SEC, at least for the time being. The Tigers have reportedly left tight end Dae’Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris off the team’s roster ahead of Saturday’s season opener against Clemson. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, LSU has listed 103 players on their …
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