LSU wins court ruling in eligibility fight with SEC, clearing path for ex-NFL players' return

Lane Kiffin can now roster two former NFL players when his Tigers open the season Saturday night against Clemson

SEC sues LSU, Lane Kiffin in federal court over NFL transfer issue

Via Amanda Christovich of Front Office Sports, the complaint alleges that LSU and Kiffin “waged a deliberate and coordinated campaign to recruit professional athletes to play football for LSU during the 2026-27 season, including players who had signed NFL contracts with the Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.”

Jayden Daniels excluded from LSU video highlighting former Tigers in NFL after No. 5 jersey dispute

Washington Commanders quarterback and former LSU standout Jayden Daniels wasn't included in the Tigers' video highlighting the school's NFL players ahead of a matchup with Clemson on Saturday.

"This Isn't the LSU I Grew Up On”: Alum Who Claimed Responsibility for Brian Kelly's Firing Slams Lane Kiffin Over 'Toxicity and Drama’

LSU has been engulfed in controversies, where coach Lane Kiffin and his staff drew criticism for pursuing players who had been released from NFL training camps. That strategy stretched out to Louisiana courts,

Lane Kiffin’s debut at LSU delayed by lightning as Tigers move ahead without NFL signees

The Southeastern Conference is taking LSU to federal court in Alabama to prevent former NFL players from joining LSU's football team.