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Texas A&M coach Mike Elko compares the LSU-SEC standoff to parenting, as the conference weighs a historic move against the Tigers.
The SEC's injunction hearing against LSU was postponed just hours after the Tigers filled their final roster spots and ended a key dispute.
In defiance of conference rules, LSU and Kiffin tried to add two professional football players, Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, to the Tigers, citing recent conflicting court rulings about an extra year of eligibility for players in the 2022 recruiting class.
SEC presidents and chancellors met today regarding "conference expectations and responsibility" amid the recent LSU/pro player drama. There was no resolution from the SEC. LSU president Wade Rousse joined the video call today,
SEC officials are no longer seriously considering expelling LSU, but some in the conference want Lane Kiffin suspension.
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SEC seeks authority to expel LSU
Even though LSU blinked for now on the issue of adding former NFL players to the roster for its first game of the 2026 season, the SEC wants to be able to blow the Tigers out of the conference.
The LSU Tigers won't be receiving any punishment from the SEC stemming from the NFL eligibility saga, at least for now.