LSU President Confirms Exclusion of Former NFL Players from 2026 Roster

NBC Sports • 09 Sep 19:28

LSU President Wade Rousse wrote to SEC commissioner Greg Sankey confirming that Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris will not be on the football roster for the 2026 season, noting the matter is now resolved.

Yahoo Sports • 09 Sep 07:25

The SEC will decide Thursday whether to retain LSU after the school pursued players who signed NFL contracts, with analysts predicting fines and a coach suspension but not expulsion.

nytimes.com • 09 Sep 03:19

LSU filled its 105-player roster with two returning athletes, dropping plans to add former NFL signees Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, as the SEC considers a vote on the school's conference membership.

Yahoo Sports • 09 Sep 02:27

LSU added two newcomers to reach the NCAA limit of 105 players, leaving former NFL preseason participants Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris off the squad for the upcoming season.

Bleacher Report • 09 Sep 02:26

LSU added two new players to its 2026 roster, confirming that former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris will not be eligible to play, amid an SEC legal dispute over eligibility rules.

NBC Sports • 09 Sep 02:22

Louisiana State University added two fifth-year players to its football roster, bringing the total to 105, following a judge's decision on the eligibility of two former NFL signees.

apnews.com • 08 Sep 19:44

The Southeastern Conference will meet Thursday to consider whether LSU should be removed from the league after a court blocked the SEC's rule barring former NFL players from returning to college rosters.

USA Today • 08 Sep 16:47

The SEC has filed an amended complaint seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent LSU from influencing a special meeting where the league may vote on expelling the university over the use of players it deems ineligible.

Fox News • 08 Sep 16:35

The SEC has lodged an amended federal complaint alleging that LSU lacks control over head coach Lane Kiffin and could face expulsion if two-thirds of conference CEOs vote for termination.

NBC Sports • 05 Sep 15:40

LSU head coach Lane Kiffan said the decision to exclude former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris from Saturday’s game was based on uncertainty surrounding an SEC lawsuit, while the conference continues legal action to block their participation.

Bleacher Report • 05 Sep 05:20

LSU did not list tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive lineman Zxavian Harris on its roster for the season-opening game against Clemson, while legal disputes over their eligibility continue.

Bleacher Report • 05 Sep 05:20

LSU did not list tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive lineman Zxavian Harris on its roster for the season-opening game against Clemson, while legal disputes over their eligibility continue.

NBC Sports • 05 Sep 04:31

LSU chose not to activate former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris before the season opener, citing broader considerations despite an injunction allowing the moves.

Yahoo Sports • 04 Sep 18:00

Clemson's legal team told LSU that fielding former professional athletes could violate the game contract, while the SEC pursues legal action to enforce its ban on such players.

AP News • 04 Sep 14:55

The SEC has filed a federal lawsuit in Alabama seeking to block LSU from adding two former NFL trainees to its football roster, after a state court in Louisiana issued an injunction allowing the players to return.

Bleacher Report • 04 Sep 10:08

A state judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking the NCAA from barring former professional athletes, clearing the way for LSU to list ex-NFL players on its roster pending further court action.

Bleacher Report • 04 Sep 03:20

A Louisiana court issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, allowing LSU to include former professional athletes like Dae'Quan Wright on its football roster, while the SEC announced plans to challenge the decision.

NOLA.com • 04 Sep 01:07

A Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction permitting LSU to roster two former NFL players, while the SEC filed a separate federal suit to enforce its penalties against such moves.

AP News • 03 Sep 22:55

The SEC sued Louisiana State University in federal court, alleging the school recruited athletes who had previously signed professional contracts, while several former pros seek court orders to regain college eligibility.

nbcsports.com • 03 Sep 18:09

The SEC sued Louisiana State University and head coach Lane Kiffin in federal court, seeking to prevent the school from adding athletes who were on NFL 90-man rosters for the 2026-27 season.

Fox News • 03 Sep 17:57

The SEC filed a lawsuit accusing LSU, its president, athletic director and head football coach of planning to recruit former NFL players for the 2026-27 season, while a separate case challenges NCAA eligibility rules.

NBC Sports • 03 Sep 01:47

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr wrote to the SEC demanding strong action, including possible suspension, if LSU includes former professional football players on its roster.

ESPN • 02 Sep 20:47

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr wrote to SEC commissioner Greg Sankey urging the conference to suspend or expel LSU if it fields players who have signed NFL contracts, citing recent court rulings.

Yahoo Sports • 01 Sep 18:38

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin added two former NFL players to the team after a court order, prompting former player Breiden Fehoko to call for changes in the coach's advisory circle.

Yahoo Sports • 31 Aug 21:01

Lane Kiffin affirmed LSU will comply with SEC rules concerning athletes who signed professional contracts, while awaiting a court decision that could affect roster eligibility before the season opener against Clemson.

WAFB • 31 Aug 20:37

SEC officials are discussing possible penalties, including boycotts or expulsion, if LSU fields former professional athletes, while the university says it will follow conference rules.

CBS Sports • 31 Aug 20:33

The SEC and Louisiana State University are set to argue a temporary restraining order that allows former professional players to compete, with potential penalties ranging from fines to game forfeitures.

Yahoo Sports • 31 Aug 18:16

SEC university leaders are debating possible penalties, including boycott, probation or expulsion, in response to LSU's intent to roster former professional athletes after a Louisiana court ruling expanded player eligibility.

CBS Sports • 30 Aug 23:53

The SEC said it will challenge a temporary restraining order issued by a Baton Rouge judge that bars the conference from penalizing member schools that field former professional athletes.