LSU’s Pro Players Battle NCAA Rules | LSU Tigers Football News

LSU and coach Lane Kiffin are locked in a legal battle with the NCAA and SEC over adding former NFL players to their roster, thanks to a judge’s temporary restraining order that grants 31 plaintiffs — including ex-Browns TE Dae’Quan Wright and ex-Saints DT Zxavian Harris — a fifth year of eligibility. The dispute centers on athletes who say they were blindsided by a new rule allowing extra college seasons, forcing them into pro leagues prematurely. Even Kiffin’s recent Notre Dame recruit, Junior Tuihalamaka, is cleared under this ruling. The SEC retaliates with a federal lawsuit accusing LSU leadership of deliberately recruiting pros, but Louisiana’s AG calls it “garbage” and “legal gamesmanship,” arguing LSU as a state entity can’t be sued federally and no constitutional rights are at stake. Despite the chaos, LSU’s leadership supports the moves, with QBs eager to bolster the team — the real issue? Whether these players were properly warned before making life-altering career choices. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/08f4195fcb106ea6