LSU is excluding former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris from its roster for Saturday’s season opener against Clemson, according to reports. The decision comes as the school and the SEC continue to litigate over whether professional athletes can return to college football.
One outlet reports that Wright and Harris are among roughly 20 former college athletes who receive a temporary injunction from a Louisiana judge late Thursday, which would allow them to play pending further legal proceedings. Another outlet frames LSU’s move as the Tigers opting not to activate the two players for the opener while the SEC pursues enforcement through federal court.
Across coverage, the core issue is the same: the SEC’s policy banning professional athletes from returning to college competition remains under challenge in court. LSU’s approach reflects the ongoing tension between state-court relief and federal enforcement efforts, with the immediate impact being Wright and Harris not appearing on the Clemson-game roster.
