LSU has officially waived the white flag.
It was reported on Tuesday that the program had added two players, locking in its roster for the 2026 season and preventing Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris — who spent training camp in the NFL — from joining the team. With a meeting to potentially expel LSU from the SEC on the books for Thursday, LSU President Wade Rousse has sent a letter to SEC commissioner Greg Sankey noting that the “issue is moot.”
Via Amanda Christovich of Front Office Sports, the letter reads, “Allow this letter to clear up the allegations against LSU.
“On the afternoon of September 4, 2026, I called and provided you with advance notice that LSU would not place Dae’Quan Wright or Zxavian Harris on the football roster. This was confirmed when LSU submitted its roster later that evening. On September 8, 2026, LSU filled its two remaining roster spots with eligible student-athletes. The roster is now locked for the season. LSU complied with SEC rules. This issue is moot.
“Also on September 8, 2026, I received notice of the special President’s and Chancellor’s meeting scheduled for tomorrow, September 10, 2026. At no point has LSU ever threatened to upset the meeting. But to be clear, LSU will not challenge, disrupt or seek to cancel or postpone this meeting. This issue is also moot.”
There are multiple court cases involving the eligibility of Wright and Harris, plus the SEC’s ability to enforce its own rules regarding player eligibility.
With this letter, LSU is clearly seeking to move on from the issue entirely.
It remains to be seen what will now happen with Wright and Harris after attempting to go back to college for this season.
