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Louisiana Judge Rules Against NCAA, Clearing Path for Former NFL Players to Join LSU Roster
Bleacher Report • • general
Key Points:
- A Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, allowing LSU to potentially include former NFL players on its football roster despite SEC rules barring ex-pros from college play.
- The ruling came just before LSU's season opener and follows a contentious hearing where former NFL players testified they would have stayed in college if eligibility rules had allowed it.
- SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey defended the league's stance to maintain a clear line between professional and college sports, while the SEC filed a federal lawsuit against LSU alleging deliberate recruitment of former pros.
- The case highlights broader legal battles as approximately 450 athletes nationwide seek additional college eligibility after turning pro, with many winning temporary court victories.
- LSU coach Lane Kiffin stands to benefit from the ruling, but the final eligibility and number of games former NFL players can participate in remain uncertain as litigation continues.
