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Dae’Quan Wright, formerly with the Cleveland Browns, cleared NFL waivers Tuesday, removing a barrier to him returning to college football and joining LSU for the 2026 season. Had he been claimed, he would have had to stay in the NFL, but waiver clearance now lets him play for LSU, raising questions about whether an NFL team could sign him during the LSU year and what his draft/eligibility path would be after 2026.
Lane Kiffin at LSU has openly pursued former NFL players to challenge NCAA rules and enable their return to college, triggering an SEC-wide arms race as conferences weigh limits on NFL-to-college transfers amid lawsuits and court orders. LSU has signed Zxavian Harris and Dae’Quan Wright and is courting others, while Ole Miss and other programs react, highlighting a broader push to redefine transfer eligibility and the balance of power in college football.
CBS Sports reports LSU actively sought NFL training-camp hopefuls to file suit against the NCAA, aiming to regain college football eligibility if they’re cut, a controversial tactic that highlights ongoing debates over transfer and eligibility rules in college football.
Ukrainian center Kate Koval has left LSU's women's basketball program for personal reasons, less than two weeks after LSU signed Russian prospect Anna Minaeva. LSU coach Kim Mulkey said the decision was private and that the team supports her; Mulkey noted she spoke with Koval about Minaeva's potential addition and emphasized that recruitment decisions should not be altered by geopolitical conflicts. Koval, who transferred from Notre Dame, averaged 8.3 points and 6.3 rebounds at LSU, and the broader context is the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
LSU center Kate Koval is leaving the program for personal reasons just after coach Kim Mulkey signed 6-foot-5 Russian center Anna Minaeva; with the transfer portal not yet open, Koval will likely have to wait until April to transfer, while Mulkey emphasized respecting her privacy and noted recruitment decisions can involve geopolitical context without forcing political alignment.
SEC presidents called for barring former NFL players who return to college competition, arguing it blurs amateurism and harms competitive equity as LSU pursues NFL-alumni talent; reactions vary from Lane Kiffin’s pragmatic recruiting stance to Ryan Day’s reluctant acceptance and Dan Lanning’s opposition, underscoring broader tensions over college sports eligibility and potential federal action like the Protect College Sports Act.
Grove Collective executive director Walker Jones says the FBI came through Ole Miss to check for bugs during Lane Kiffin’s departure to LSU, describing a chaotic transition with split staff and separate communications; Ole Miss coach Pete Golding downplayed extraordinary FBI involvement, while Kiffin defended his decision to move to LSU.
Former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright, who entered the NCAA transfer portal, has been waived by the Cleveland Browns and could enroll at LSU if he clears NFL waivers, a move highlighted by Schefter as the first active NFL player to enter the college portal amid a Louisiana court ruling easing eligibility restrictions; Wright had 39 receptions for 635 yards and five touchdowns in his final Ole Miss season.
Former Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright, undrafted from Ole Miss, has an agreement to join LSU this season if he clears NFL waivers after being waived by Cleveland, a potential first in NFL-to-college transfers amid a Louisiana court ruling that allows such eligibility, with SEC transfer rules and eligibility questions still in play.
Clemson defensive tackle Vic Burley has been suspended indefinitely after an arrest for disorderly conduct, forcing the Tigers to lean on other linemen such as Amare Adams, Andy Burburija, and Markus Strong while Burley recovers; Champ Thompson is among players to watch as Clemson heads into the season opener at LSU on Sept. 5. Burley appeared in 13 games last year with 15 tackles and had been returning from an injury that kept him out early in camp.
Seattle called up left-hander Kade Anderson, widely regarded as MLB's top pitching prospect, to make his big-league debut on Aug. 22 against the Cubs after a dominant run in Double-A Arkansas (93.1 IP, 135 K, 13 BB; 1.06 ERA with 1.78 FIP, 2.67 DRA). Anderson brings a varied arsenal (fastball, slider, curve, change) and is expected to anchor a rotation often stretching to five innings per start; the promotion is timed to preserve 2027 rookie eligibility via the service-time clock, and Dipoto has signaled he won’t be used in relief, though innings remain closely monitored.
A Louisiana judge granted temporary restraining orders to 16 players, including Buccaneers rookie Jack Pyburn and former LSU standout, enabling them to potentially return to college football in 2026 as part of a broader challenge to NCAA eligibility rules; the TRO provides immediate relief but is not a final ruling, and the cases hinge on the NCAA's five-year clock and players who have NFL contracts.
Jayden Daniels sent a cease-and-desist over LSU using his No. 5 for DJ Pickett, prompting widespread backlash. Adam Schein condemned the move, dubbing Daniels 'dead to LSU,' while pundits criticized the optics and questioned uniform-number traditions. The piece notes potential crisis PR moves to repair Daniels' image and the possibility of rekindling ties with LSU in the future.
LSU held a full-pads practice with Harlem Berry absent and other players limited; Ed Orgeron was not present. Sam Leavitt and Husan Longstreet split QB reps, with Longstreet emerging as the No. 2 behind Leavitt and Leavitt showing an uneven day; several receivers were banged up, and NFL scouts were in attendance as LSU prepares for Tennessee and returns to practice on Tuesday night.
Lawyers say Jayden Daniels cannot bar LSU from using his NIL in general imagery, and he has no blanket right to the No. 5 jersey; his cease‑and‑desist targets only commercial uses of his NIL. With unclear contract specifics and a potential 180-day grace period, LSU could face limits if it uses Daniels’ likeness for promotions or sponsor-driven ads without a new agreement or compensation. The consensus among four NIL/IP sports lawyers is that the current impact on LSU is likely minimal unless the program starts a broad, commercial campaign tied to his name or image.