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SEC withdraws threat to expel LSU as legal battle continues

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2026-09-12 22:34 UTC → 2026-09-25 23:01 UTC · added removed

SEC withdraws threat to expel LSU as legal battle continues

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has withdrawn its threat to expel Louisiana State University (LSU), ending a period of intense legal and political tension without a formal vote or immediate sanctions. Following a video conference on September 10 to discuss conference expectations, SEC leaders indicated that discussions will continue in pursuit of an “appropriate resolution.” The conflict centered on LSU’s recruitment of former Ole Miss players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, both of whom had previously signed NFL contracts. While the SEC filed a federal lawsuit in Alabama against LSU, its president, athletic director, and coach Lane Kiffin—alleging a violation of eligibility rules—the rules and a “competitive imbalance”—the dispute also drew significant political opposition in Louisiana. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill criticized the federal lawsuit as “legal garbage,” and Governor Jeff Landry argued that the athletes involved were not established professionals. The legal landscape was further complicated by a A Baton Rouge judge who previously barred the SEC from punishing schools for involving such players. Despite In a recent escalation, LSU and Attorney General Murrill filed a motion to dismiss the SEC’s initial pursuit of judicial confirmation of its authority to expel federal lawsuit. LSU argues the university, SEC faces “no imminent, concrete harm” and that the conference complaint fails to state a valid claim, suggesting any alleged harm is “self-inflicted.” Murrill characterized the lawsuit as “improper and moot,” noting her intervention occurred after de-escalation efforts stalled. The SEC has now dropped expressed disappointment regarding the expulsion threat. motion and is preparing a response for the court.

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  1. 2026-09-25 23:01 UTC SEC withdraws threat to expel LSU as legal battle continues
  2. 2026-09-12 22:34 UTC SEC withdraws threat to expel LSU
  3. 2026-09-11 01:48 UTC SEC leaders postpone vote on LSU membership
  4. 2026-09-09 23:53 UTC SEC considers expelling LSU over player eligibility dispute
  5. 2026-09-09 18:23 UTC SEC considers expelling LSU over player eligibility dispute
  6. 2026-09-09 05:27 UTC SEC considers expelling LSU over player eligibility dispute
  7. 2026-09-08 21:54 UTC SEC files lawsuit and seeks authority to expel LSU
  8. 2026-09-08 17:13 UTC SEC files lawsuit and seeks authority to expel LSU
  9. 2026-09-05 05:39 UTC SEC files federal lawsuit against LSU over recruitment
  10. 2026-09-04 19:21 UTC SEC files federal lawsuit against LSU over recruitment
  11. 2026-09-04 16:03 UTC SEC files federal lawsuit against LSU over recruitment
  12. 2026-09-04 05:23 UTC SEC files federal lawsuit against LSU over recruitment
  13. 2026-09-04 03:55 UTC SEC files federal lawsuit against LSU over recruitment
  14. 2026-09-04 01:57 UTC SEC files federal lawsuit against LSU over recruitment
  15. 2026-09-03 21:32 UTC SEC files federal lawsuit against LSU over recruitment
  16. 2026-09-03 02:07 UTC SEC athlete eligibility legal dispute

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