Lane Kiffin: Leaving former NFL players off roster in best interest of LSU
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Key Points:
- LSU chose not to include former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris on their roster for the game against Clemson, temporarily halting the dispute between LSU and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) over their participation this season.
- The SEC opposes member schools fielding players with NFL experience, but a Louisiana injunction prevents the conference or NCAA from penalizing schools that do so; the SEC has filed a federal lawsuit to block these players from competing.
- LSU head coach Lane Kiffin cited legal uncertainties as the reason for sidelining Wright and Harris but indicated they could be added to the roster later, leaving the situation unresolved.
- Sources suggest that LSU’s stance on this issue could threaten its SEC membership, with analysts speculating on potential consequences for the school’s conference affiliation.
- The players’ attorney emphasized the need for calm and fact-based discussion, noting neither player had appeared on a roster or played in preseason games, but ongoing legal battles indicate the controversy will continue into the 2026 college football season.
