LSU Closes 105-Man Roster, Passes on Wright and Harris — SkimNews
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- LSU added cornerback Aidan Anding and defensive end Gabriel Reliford to complete its 105-man roster for 2026, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel, ending any chance of signing Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris.
- The SEC filed a federal lawsuit against LSU last week and amended it Tuesday, scheduling a Thursday vote among presidents and chancellors on whether to terminate LSU's membership in the conference.
- Louisiana Judge William Jorden approved a preliminary injunction last Thursday prohibiting the NCAA and SEC from punishing any school that adds Wright, Harris, or the other 42 athletes who successfully sued for a fifth year of eligibility.
- Coach Lane Kiffin said on ESPN's "College GameDay" that LSU passed on Wright and Harris for the "big picture of LSU and the LSU football program" given the uncertainties of adding them, though both played for Kiffin at Ole Miss last year.
- Attorney Ryan Downton, who represents Wright and Harris, told ESPN the players are considering their legal options; he had previously threatened to hold LSU in contempt of court if it didn't add them.
- Wright said he practiced with LSU for two days and expected to play in the Tigers' 51-10 season-opening win over Clemson on Saturday before being held off the roster.
Why it matters: LSU chose roster compliance over rostering Wright and Harris, protecting its SEC membership ahead of a Thursday presidents' vote that could have terminated the school's conference standing. Their attorney had threatened contempt of court if LSU didn't add them, and the players now weigh legal options after a judge had already cleared their eligibility.
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