The Southeastern Conference is taking LSU to federal court in Alabama to prevent former NFL players from joining LSU's football team.

The beginning of the Lane Kiffin era. A crucial refresh for Dabo Swinney. Beyond the action on the field at LSU's Death Valley, intense off-field intrigue has hovered over Clemson and No. 11 LSU heading into tonight's kickoff.

An updated kickoff time has yet to be announced for the game, which was scheduled to begin at 7:49 p.m. ET.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey arrived early Thursday in a courtroom not far from LSU that is the focus of college football as several dozen athletes seek a ruling that could clear the way for them to play this fall — even after they turned pro.

Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris both said Thursday they expect to be added to LSU’s roster on Friday, a day after Judge William Jorden on Thursday granted an injunction, clearing the way for NCAA and SEC eligibility of more than 40 athletes.

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.

Two of the state’s most prominent politicians and attorneys are now on opposite sides of a major legal dispute over whether some ex-pro players can join teams like LSU’s.

The LSU coach says players pursued NCAA eligibility cases on their own-but court wins have already helped the Tigers land former Ole Miss stars.