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Court Fight Threatens SEC Penalties as LSU Omits Players

9/7/2026

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LSU Omits Players

LSU omitted former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris from its season-opening roster.
Coach Lane Kiffin said uncertainty over possible SEC penalties drove the omission.
A Louisiana preliminary injunction barred the NCAA and SEC from penalizing LSU for later adding the players.
The SEC sued in Alabama, citing a rule that imposes a half-season coach suspension and a 50% budget fine.

Summary

LSU Crushes Clemson

LSU beat Clemson 51-10 in the season opener, leading 31-3 at halftime.
Sam Leavitt rushed 113 yards with two touchdowns and passed for 230 yards and one touchdown.
Dilin Jones ran for 213 yards in the first half, exceeding his prior season total.
Lightning caused a two-hour kickoff delay, moving the start to 8:40 p.m.
Over 102,000 fans attended as LSU posted 644 total yards while holding Clemson under 100 yards.

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LSU Omits Players

LSU omitted former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris from its season-opening roster.
Coach Lane Kiffin said uncertainty over possible SEC penalties drove the omission.
A Louisiana preliminary injunction barred the NCAA and SEC from penalizing LSU for later adding the players.
The SEC sued in Alabama, citing a rule that imposes a half-season coach suspension and a 50% budget fine.

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