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.

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.

Tiger stadium will be roaring Saturday as LSU opens its season against Clemson, but with less than 24 hours until kickoff questions remain on who's suiting up for the tigers. An ongoing legal battle between LSU and the SEC could change how their season shapes up,

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

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.

Kate Koval says she decided to leave LSU because it brought in a Russian player, and the Ukrainian center is hoping the NCAA will permit her to play elsewhere this season.