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SEC files lawsuit against LSU, Lane Kiffin over school's attempted use of NFL players
The conference says LSU’s roster moves violate SEC bylaws and created a competitive imbalance as 91 pro athletes now play college football, Sankey testified.
- On Thursday, the Southeastern Conference filed a federal lawsuit against LSU, head football coach Lane Kiffin, and athletic director Verge Ausberry, alleging a "deliberate and coordinated campaign to recruit professional athletes" for the 2026-27 season.
- The SEC claims LSU's roster additions of former NFL players Zxavian Harris and Dae'Quan Wright violate fundamental conference rules reserving collegiate sports for students not rostered on professional teams.
- This lawsuit follows a Louisiana court ruling that permitted athletes with exhausted eligibility to return to college, prompting the SEC to seek an injunction to overrule the decision and prevent those players from competing.
- Ahead of Saturday's game against Clemson, LSU must finalize its roster 24 hours prior, with the conference's legal move aiming to block athletes who previously signed NFL contracts.
- The SEC argues that LSU's conduct violates its First Amendment rights by compelling the conference to associate with professional players, leaving open the possibility of expulsion from the league.
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