Ole Miss sues former players over $1 million buyout after transfer to LSU

Ole Miss lawsuit LSU transfer Princewill Umanmielen Devin Harper buyout payment

The University of Mississippi filed lawsuits in the Lafayette County Circuit Court against former football players Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper, demanding payment for breached revenue‑sharing agreements. Ole Miss seeks $550,000 from Umanmielen and $400,000 from Harper, totaling nearly $1 million. Both athletes signed the contracts on Jan. 3, 2024, then entered the transfer portal in mid‑January and signed scholarship agreements with Louisiana State University shortly thereafter. Ole Miss attempted to resolve the matter amicably, sending letters and a 30‑day payment deadline, but received no response. The university later contacted LSU to request payment on the players’ behalf; LSU declined, stating it was not a party to the contracts. Neither player has commented on the lawsuits.

Entities: Devin Harper · Lane Kiffin · Louisiana State University · Princewill Umanmielen · University of Mississippi

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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Both players transferred to LSU after entering the transfer portal in January 2024. (Transfer to LSU)
[● 3 SOURCES] Ole Miss is seeking $550,000 from Umanmielen and $400,000 from Harper, totaling nearly $1 million. (Buyout amounts requested)
[● 3 SOURCES] Ole Miss filed lawsuits against Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper. (Umanmielen, Harper sued over contract breach)
[● 2 SOURCES] Ole Miss attempted to resolve the dispute amicably before filing the lawsuits. (Amicable resolution attempt)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The lawsuits were filed in the Lafayette County Circuit Court. (Court filing location)
[● 3 SOURCES] Umanmielen and Harper signed revenue‑sharing agreements with Ole Miss on Jan. 3, 2024. (Contract signing date)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Neither player responded to Ole Miss's requests for comment. (No comment from players)
[● 2 SOURCES] LSU denied responsibility for the buyout payments, stating it was not a party to the contracts. (LSU response)