LSU is poised to add Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to its roster, and for now, that means both players are expected to be eligible for Saturday’s season opener against Clemson.
That development comes after Judge William Jorden approved a preliminary injunction that blocks conferences from handing down punishment to teams that have former pro players on their roster while the larger fight plays out. The ruling lands squarely in LSU’s favor, even as the SEC, Big Ten and other conferences have already tried to stop it with policies of their own.
The SEC went so far as to file a lawsuit against LSU, but the injunction changes the immediate outlook and clears the way for the two players to be added. Both Wright and Harris spent nearly the entire summer on NFL rosters while also being in training camps.
The reaction around the league was swift. The SEC said it does not agree with the decision. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry had a different reaction to the ruling, and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill also agreed with it.
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond was far less impressed, calling the decision a “slap in the face” in a statement that backed the SEC and the Oklahoma Sooners.
"This ruling from the court is a slap in the face of every college athlete, coach, and fan who has abided by the spirit and letter of league rules for many decades. I will stand with the SEC and the Oklahoma Sooners to ensure that fairness is afforded to all throughout the upcoming season. We have rules for a reason, and we all must uphold those rules - or invite anarchy to infect our ranks."
The fight is not over yet, and an appeal could still be coming. But as things stand Thursday night, LSU is set to have both players available.
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