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The Southeastern Conference filed a lawsuit in the Northern District Court of Alabama on Tuesday, accusing Louisiana State University of violating the conference's professionalism rules.
The legal action targets LSU administrators, including President Wade Rousse and football coach Lane Kiffin, for allegedly using state courts to obstruct the SEC's ability to govern its member institutions.
The SEC contends that LSU attempted to circumvent league regulations by recruiting athletes with professional experience in the National Football League or National Basketball Association.
This development follows a series of eligibility lawsuits filed by athletes in the 2022 class, who argued that the NCAA's new five-year eligibility window should grant them an additional season.
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