Ole Miss Serves Court Papers to LSU Star Before Rivalry Game

Ole Miss intensified its legal battle against former players now at LSU by serving court papers to defensive end Princewill Umanmielen outside the Tigers' football facility on Tuesday, just days before a highly anticipated Southeastern Conference matchup. The move adds a dramatic twist to the rivalry as the teams prepare to face off on Saturday. The University of Mississippi filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit in July 2026, alleging that Umanmielen and offensive lineman Devin Harper owe buyouts totaling $950,000 after transferring to LSU. According to the suit, both players signed revenue-sharing agreements with Ole Miss in early January but entered the transfer portal within 90 days, triggering the penalties. Umanmielen allegedly signed on January 3 and transferred on January 20, while Harper signed on January 6 and transferred on January 14. Umanmielen was served with court documents in the parking lot of LSU's football operations building on Tuesday, as confirmed by court records. Harper has not yet been served, according to the circuit court's website. The service of papers occurred just days before No. 8 Ole Miss hosts No.