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Louisiana Judge Blocks SEC Rule on Half-Season Suspensions

8/28/2026

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Louisiana judge blocks SEC and commissioner Greg Sankey from penalizing schools that field professional players.
The restraining order halts the SEC’s rule that could impose a half-season coach suspension.
The order forces the SEC and NCAA to explain why penalties do not violate the prior ruling.
The case returns to a Baton Rouge courtroom Thursday, days before LSU opens its season against Clemson.

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Louisiana judge blocks SEC and commissioner Greg Sankey from penalizing schools that field professional players.
The restraining order halts the SEC’s rule that could impose a half-season coach suspension.
The order forces the SEC and NCAA to explain why penalties do not violate the prior ruling.
The case returns to a Baton Rouge courtroom Thursday, days before LSU opens its season against Clemson.