'They Are Unserious,' Lane Kiffin's LSU Ripped by SEC Insider After Trying to Roster Ex-NFL Players
Bleacher Report • • sports
Key Points:
- LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin face criticism from SEC officials for attempts to add former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to the 2026 roster, with some describing the program as "unserious" and difficult to work with.
- Both Wright and Harris, who were waived from NFL teams in August, were not included in LSU's active roster for the season-opening win over Clemson, with Kiffin locking the roster and cutting them from the team.
- The SEC considered a vote on potentially expelling LSU due to these recruitment controversies, but the likelihood of expulsion is considered "essentially zero."
- LSU is perceived as frequently pushing boundaries within the SEC, causing trust issues among conference officials, with questions raised about leadership between Kiffin and men's basketball coach Will Wade.
- Despite the off-field issues, LSU started the season strong with a 51-10 victory over Clemson and prepares to face Louisiana Tech and Ole Miss in upcoming games.
