LSU and SEC collide in Baton Rouge court in fight over former NFL players

LSU and the SEC faced off in a Baton Rouge courtroom Thursday before Judge William Jorden of Louisiana's 19th Judicial District Court, with the outcome potentially impacting LSU's roster ahead of their season opener against Clemson. The case centers on 43 athletes challenging college eligibility rules, with former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris — both of whom played NFL football — having ties to LSU. The athletes sought to replace a temporary restraining order with a preliminary injunction to prevent the SEC from punishing member schools for using former professional players while the broader lawsuit continues.