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[^2]\n\nThe Southeastern Conference (SEC) filed a federal lawsuit in Alabama on September 4, 2026, against LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin. [^3]\n\nLSU decided against adding former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to its roster for its season-opening game against Clemson. [^4]\n\nFormer Ole Miss players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, along with 40 others, are suing the NCAA to play a fifth and final season of college sports after signing professional contracts. [^5]\n\nThe SEC plans to file an appeal of Judge Jorden's decision as soon as possible and filed a separate lawsuit against LSU and Lane Kiffin in Alabama to enforce new punishments. [^6]\n\nThe SEC reaffirmed a rule last week allowing its commissioner Greg Sankey to suspend a team's coach for half of the season and levy fines reaching tens of millions of dollars if the school adds a former pro player. [^7]\n\nFormer Ole Miss players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris have joined coach Lane Kiffin at LSU in Baton Rouge and have been practicing with the team since being waived out of NFL training camps. [^8]\n\nThe SEC stated that its presidents and chancellors unanimously adopted a standard that member universities should not place former professional athletes on their rosters. [^9]\n\nFormer New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Zxavian Harris and former Cleveland Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright both testified they would not have tried to turn pro had they known they might get another year in college. [^10]\n\nHarris and Wright said they each earned about $1 million in college. 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