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LSU keeps Wright, Harris off season-opening roster despite court injunction

LSU kept Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris off its season-opening roster despite a court injunction.

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On September 4, 2026, Judge William Jorden in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, ruled in favor of LSU by approving a preliminary injunction that prohibits the NCAA and SEC from punishing any school that fields former NFL players. [1][3][4][5][12] Sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on 2026-09-04 that LSU did not add tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris to its roster for Saturday's season opener at home against Clemson. [2] Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, both former Ole Miss players, said during a court hearing on 2026-09-03 that they intended to join former coach Lane Kiffin during his debut season at LSU. [6] Wright and Harris are among 42 athletes from various sports, including former Notre Dame pass rusher Junior Tuihalamaka, who have sued the NCAA in Louisiana to play a fifth and final season of college sports. [7] The ruling paves the way for NCAA and SEC eligibility for more than 40 athletes, including potential LSU transfers Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. [8] The SEC immediately sued LSU in U.S. District Court in Alabama and plans to appeal Judge Jorden's decision. [9] LSU head coach Lane Kiffin stated that the upcoming game against Clemson represents the most credentialed event in Tiger Stadium history. [10] The court order enjoined LSU, meaning the school cannot take action against the players seeking to return to college and could force the university to roster them. [11]
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  1. Judge William Jorden approved a preliminary injunction on 2026-09-03 that prohibits the NCAA and SEC from punishing any school that puts the named athletes on the field, though the ruling applies only to those named in the lawsuit. · ESPN
  2. Sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on 2026-09-04 that LSU did not add tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris to its roster for Saturday's season opener at home against Clemson. · ESPN
  3. On September 4, 2026, Judge William Jorden in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, ruled in favor of LSU by approving a preliminary injunction that prohibits the NCAA and SEC from punishing any school that fields former NFL players. · Awful Announcing
  4. Judge William Jorden granted a federal injunction prohibiting the NCAA and SEC from enforcing a ban on LSU players who participated in NFL preseason training. · Front Office Sports
  5. The SEC filed a federal lawsuit against LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin regarding the eligibility of players who participated in NFL preseason. · Front Office Sports
  6. Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, both former Ole Miss players, said during a court hearing on 2026-09-03 that they intended to join former coach Lane Kiffin during his debut season at LSU. · ESPN
  7. Wright and Harris are among 42 athletes from various sports, including former Notre Dame pass rusher Junior Tuihalamaka, who have sued the NCAA in Louisiana to play a fifth and final season of college sports. · ESPN
  8. The ruling paves the way for NCAA and SEC eligibility for more than 40 athletes, including potential LSU transfers Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. · Awful Announcing
  9. The SEC immediately sued LSU in U.S. District Court in Alabama and plans to appeal Judge Jorden's decision. · Awful Announcing
  10. LSU head coach Lane Kiffin stated that the upcoming game against Clemson represents the most credentialed event in Tiger Stadium history. · Front Office Sports
  11. The court order enjoined LSU, meaning the school cannot take action against the players seeking to return to college and could force the university to roster them. · Front Office Sports
  12. ESPN's Dan Murphy and Pete Thamel reported that Judge William Jorden out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, ruled in favor of LSU on September 4, 2026. · Awful Announcing
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