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SEC leaders postpone vote on LSU membership

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2026-09-09 23:53 UTC → 2026-09-11 01:48 UTC · added removed

SEC considers expelling leaders postpone vote on LSU over player eligibility dispute membership

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has escalated its legal dispute regarding student-athlete eligibility by filing a federal lawsuit in Alabama against Louisiana State University (LSU), head coach Lane Kiffin, LSU President Wade Rousse, and athletic director Verge Ausberry. The conference alleges that LSU has engaged in a “deliberate and coordinated campaign to recruit professional athletes,” violating rules that prohibit signing players who have previously appeared on NFL or NBA rosters. The SEC is seeking a court injunction to prevent LSU from fielding former professional players, specifically naming Zxavian Harris and Dae’Quan Wright. In an amended federal complaint, the SEC is seeking judicial confirmation of its authority to expel LSU from the conference, alleging a “lack of institutional control” within the LSU athletics program. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has stated that LSU’s continued membership could be viewed as “inconsistent with the publicly stated values and principles of the conference.” Parallel legal proceedings are unfolding in a Louisiana state court, where Judge William Jorden issued a preliminary injunction allowing a group of approximately 42 athletes to seek a fifth year of eligibility, even if they participated in professional training camps. While the legal battle over conference authority continues, the immediate roster dispute has reached a temporary resolution. LSU has completed its 105-man roster by adding returning players Aidan Anding and Gabriel Reliford, effectively preventing Wright and Harris from suiting up this season. On September 10, SEC leaders are scheduled to meet on September 10 met via video conference to discuss conference expectations and responsibilities, but they did not hold the scheduled vote on whether to terminate regarding LSU’s membership, a move requiring membership. LSU President Wade Rousse informed Commissioner Greg Sankey that the league’s legal claims are now “moot,” as Coach Kiffin has complied with conference rules by finalizing a two-thirds majority. roster that excludes Wright and Harris.

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

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