SEC v LSU former NFL players lawsuit
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Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, allowing former NFL players to join LSU roster
Sankey stated that SEC university presidents voted 15-0 in favor of the new penalties, with LSU's Wade Rousse abstaining.
The ruling clears the way for LSU to list some former NFL players on its roster.
Tony Clayton, an attorney for the athletes, said the case is about treating the kids fairly.
Judge grants injunction allowing LSU to sign former NFL players; SEC lawsuit looms
The SEC filed a federal lawsuit against LSU on Thursday over Lane Kiffin's potential addition of players with NFL ties.
The decision on whether to roster the players was made by school administrators, not Lane Kiffin.
LSU did not add Dae'Quan Wright or Zxavian Harris to its roster on Friday.
Georgia A.G. urges SEC action against LSU over use of former NFL players
LSU is suing the SEC and NCAA over the eligibility of former professional players.
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin signed players off the NFL's training-camp waiver wire.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey testified for over three hours in court.
SEC files lawsuit against LSU and Lane Kiffin over former NFL players
The SEC requests the court enter a preliminary and permanent injunction prohibiting defendants from violating the Conference's First Amendment rights.
LSU opens the 2026 season on Saturday night in a top-25 matchup against Clemson.
LSU president Wade Rousse, athletic director Verge Ausberry and Lane Kiffin are named defendants in the lawsuit.