The Southeastern Conference is no longer expected to vote on whether to expel LSU from the league on Thursday, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday evening.

Leaders of the Southeastern Conference will meet Thursday to discuss whether to take the extraordinary step of kicking LSU out of the league in the wake of an ugly feud over whether players who spent time in the NFL should be allowed back on the team’s roster this season.

SEC leaders will meet Thursday to consider LSU’s membership as the conference seeks federal court protection from interference with the meeting.

East Baton Rouge Parish Judge William Jorden issued his ruling the night before LSU was due to submit its 105-man roster to the Southeastern Conference. They declined to name former New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Zxavian Harris and former Cleveland Browns tight end Dae´Quan Wright on the initial roster.

Louisiana State University sought to sign two former NFL players, spurring threats of expulsion and a lawsuit from the Southeastern Conference. Now, LSU is backpedaling.

The Southeastern Conference is poised to fight against professional athletes on rosters on member schools, notably at LSU. It's walking a fine line.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WAFF) - The Southeastern Conference has filed a federal lawsuit against LSU officials and coach Lane Kiffin, asking a judge for emergency clearance to hold a special vote on whether to expel LSU from the conference.

The Southeastern Conference is suing Louisiana State University over player eligibility rules regarding former professional athletes. League chancellors are scheduled to vote on Thursday on whether to expel LSU from the SEC after the school brought back a player who previously participated in professional football tryouts.