SEC seeks authority to expel LSU, presidents meet Thursday

The SEC amended its federal lawsuit Tuesday to ask a court for the right to expel LSU. Presidents and chancellors meet Thursday under a two-thirds vote rule. Expulsion itself is not expected.

By Chuck / Published September 8, 2026

The Southeastern Conference amended its federal lawsuit against LSU, Lane Kiffin, and school officials on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, seeking court authority to expel LSU from the league.
In the filing, the SEC said its presidents and chancellors will meet Thursday, September 10, under Section 3.1.5 of the conference constitution. A vote of at least two-thirds of the presidents is required to terminate a school's membership.
ESPN reports the SEC is not expected to actually expel LSU. The amendment is meant to defend the conference's right to enforce its own rules after a Louisiana state-court fight over athletes who signed NFL contracts and tried to return to college.
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The amended complaint cites Kiffin's ABC halftime line from Saturday's 51-10 win over Clemson — "Imagine if we had pro players" — about Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, who signed NFL deals before attempting to return. The SEC also added Louisiana Attorney General Elizabeth Murrill as a defendant and asked for a temporary restraining order blocking interference with Thursday's meeting.
LSU declined comment.
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