The NCAA heads to court in Louisiana in an attempt to stop LSU from fielding players with NFL experience. What's at stake for both sides.

Lane Kiffin and LSU football have the court on their side, at least for now. A Louisiana judge named William Jorden has granted an injunction that will make more than 40 athletes eligible to compete this season,

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Athlete after athlete took the stand in a state courtroom near LSU on Thursday to explain why they should be allowed to return to play college sports after turning pro while the commissioner of the powerful Southeastern Conference argued against them and the league doubled down by filing a lawsuit against the school in federal court.

The SEC released a statement after a Louisiana judge granted a restraining order allowing LSU to field former NFL players this season.

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the SEC to consider suspending or removing LSU from the conference if the school puts former professional football players on its roster.

LSU hosts Clemson on Saturday in a rematch of last year's season opener. Both teams are looking to rebound after disappointing 2025 seasons.

Dabo Swinney calls NCAA eligibility fight "embarrassing" as LSU watches a Baton Rouge courthouse battle just hours before college football kicks off on Thursday.

Things are getting very weird in the SEC amid a decision by LSU to bring on former pro players onto its football roster.