The Tigers backed down amid the threat of unprecedented punishment, but two open roster spots leave the door cracked for their explosive fight with the SEC to resume

Lane Kiffin has long been an easy target for ESPN pundit Paul Finebaum, the voice of the SEC. That’s increased tenfold over the last year, and not only because Kiffin bailed on Ole Miss in the middle of a College Football Playoff run to become head coach of SEC rival LSU.

By keeping former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris off his roster for Saturday’s game, Lane Kiffin is trying to account for the uncertainties in a college football ecosystem full of them.

Lane Kiffin said his decision to not add Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to LSU’s roster was in the best interest of the program. Appearing on College Gameday in Baton Rouge, Kiffin said he had to think of the big picture.

Kirk Herbstreit voiced his opinion on LSU's legal triumph ahead of its season opener against Clemson.

The SEC vs. LSU fight has heated up considerably Thursday: a Louisiana state judge ruled that former professional athletes who have sued to get a fifth year of college competition can play. This has infuriated the rest of the SEC,

The Southeastern Conference's next — and maybe last — chance to keep players who spent time with NFL teams this summer from being added to LSU's football roster comes in a federal court in Alabama. With a Friday deadline looming for SEC schools to set their rosters for the season,

The recent historic ruling isn't the end of the eligibility battle.