Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry took aim at Ole Miss on Wednesday after LSU defensive star Princewill Umanmielen was served in a lawsuit, turning the moment into a fresh shot across the Tigers-Rebels line.
Landry, who has been increasingly involved with LSU sports and played a major role in getting Lane Kiffin to Baton Rouge, posted about the situation on social media and didn’t miss the chance to needle Ole Miss.
“The process server found Princewill in the LSU Football Ops parking lot,” Landry tweeted. “Keith Carter could have saved Ole Miss some money and waited until Saturday. He’ll be easy to find in the Ole Miss backfield often!”
The process server found Princewill in the LSU Football Ops parking lot.
Keith Carter could have saved Ole Miss some money and waited until Saturday. He’ll be easy to find in the Ole Miss backfield often!
- Governor Jeff Landry (@LAGovJeffLandry) September 16, 2026
Umanmielen is no stranger to impact production. Last season, he finished with 45 tackles and nine sacks for Ole Miss as the Rebels reached the College Football Playoff semifinals before falling to Miami. He then transferred in the offseason to LSU and followed Kiffin.
The legal dispute traces back to July 27, when Ole Miss announced it was suing Umanmielen and offensive lineman Devin Harper in a breach of contract case.
The timing makes the whole thing even spicier, because LSU and Ole Miss are set to meet Saturday in Oxford. The matchup already carried plenty of drama, and this latest wrinkle only adds another layer.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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