SEC Leaders to Consider Expelling LSU Over Player Eligibility Dispute

SEC leaders to meet and consider expelling LSU over NFL player eligibility dispute. Legal battle escalates.

September 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Baton Rouge, Louisiana — The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is set to convene an emergency meeting to evaluate the possibility of removing Louisiana State University (LSU) from the conference due to a growing conflict over player eligibility rules.

A federal judge in Baton Rouge recently issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, allowing LSU to potentially bring back former NFL players onto its roster. This decision has sparked a heated debate among SEC leaders, who are now considering whether to take extraordinary action against LSU.

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The SEC has filed an amended lawsuit, requesting a temporary restraining order to prevent LSU from interfering with the meeting of university presidents. Commissioner Greg Sankey emphasized that the conference’s values and principles would be at risk if LSU remains a member, even if it chooses not to roster former NFL players. The outcome of the vote could determine the future of LSU within the league.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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