SEC seeks authority to expel LSU

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is seeking the legal authority to expel Louisiana State University (LSU) from the league amidst a dispute over player eligibility. Conference leaders are scheduled to meet on Thursday, September 10, 2026, to discuss and potentially vote on the extraordinary measure. The SEC amended a federal lawsuit filed against LSU last week, now asking a judge for a temporary restraining order to prevent the school from interfering with the upcoming meeting of university presidents and chancellors. The core of the conflict lies in LSU's intention to roster players who have previously signed professional contracts with NFL teams, a practice the SEC prohibits. According to the league's filing, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey stated that LSU's continued membership is inconsistent with the publicly stated values and principles of the conference and its remaining member institutions, even if the school ultimately decides not to place these players on its roster. The SEC maintains that it has the right to establish rules and that adherence to these rules is essential for membership.