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LSU leaves former pros Wright, Harris off roster for Clemson opener

Headline from WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg, on the newest of 2 developments

LSU did not place one-time pros Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris on its roster in advance of its season opener against Clemson.

WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Clemson raises contract concerns with LSU over former professional players

    Headline from BRPROUD Baton Rouge ·

  2. Newest

    LSU leaves former pros Wright, Harris off roster for Clemson opener

    Headline from WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg ·

5 reports not tied to one development ·

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18 articles, oldest first.

  1. Omaha World-Herald

    New development in LSU roster drama. Will former NFL players suit up vs. Clemson? (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson football might have to compete against former NFL players Saturday. A Louisiana judge affirmed Thursday that two of LSU football’s late roster additions are eligible to play for the team this year despite signing NFL rookie…

  2. BRPROUD Baton Rouge

    LSU fans worried about ramifications of Kiffin's decision to recruit, play former NFL players (opens BRPROUD Baton Rouge)

    Published

    BRPROUD Baton Rouge's feed description

    The showdown between No. 11 LSU and Clemson was always going to be a showcase Week 1 game given Lane Kiffin's debut in the bayou.

  3. WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg

    Clemson students weigh in on former NFL players playing for LSU (opens WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg)

    Published

    WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg's feed description

    After a Louisiana court order, undrafted players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris are returning to college football and are suiting up for LSU after participating in the NFL preseason.

  4. BRPROUD Baton Rouge

    Clemson raises contract concerns with LSU over former professional players (opens BRPROUD Baton Rouge)

    Published

    BRPROUD Baton Rouge's feed description

    Clemson informed LSU that allowing former professional football players to participate in their upcoming game might violate their 2018 agreement, despite recent court rulings and lawsuits surrounding athlete eligibility.

  5. New York Post

    LSU makes surprise roster decision on former NFL players one day after legal win (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    LSU had until Friday night to make the decision about whether it would add the Wright and Harris for Week 1.

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    LSU leaves former pros Dae’Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris off roster for season opener, source tells Associated Press (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    LSU leaves former pros Dae’Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris off roster for season opener, source tells Associated Press

  7. BRPROUD Baton Rouge

    REPORT: Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris not listed on LSU roster ahead of Clemson game (opens BRPROUD Baton Rouge)

    Published

    BRPROUD Baton Rouge's feed description

    Reports indicate that two former NFL players were not added to LSU's roster before the week one showdown.

  8. Philadelphia Inquirer

    LSU leaves former pros Wright, Harris off opening-day roster, AP source says (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    LSU did not place one-time pros Dae’Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris on its roster in advance of its season opener

  9. Newsweek

    LSU Makes Decision on Using Ex-NFL Players in Season Opener (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The LSU Tigers have decided if former NFL players will compete in the team's season opener.

  10. Hawaiitribune Herald

    LSU does not roster former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris for Clemson opener (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    Tight end Dae’Quan Wright and defensive lineman Zxavian Harris, two players cut by NFL teams during training camp, were not on the roster LSU coach Lane Kiffin submitted to the NCAA on Friday ahead of the 11th-ranked Tigers’ opening game against Clemson, a team source confirmed to The Athletic.

  11. AL.com

    Lane Kiffin, LSU make roster decision on former NFL players (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Tigers had until midnight to set 105-man roster for 2026 season

  12. WGNO New Orleans

    LSU leaves former pros Wright and Harris off opening day roster (opens WGNO New Orleans)

    Published

    WGNO New Orleans's feed description

    LSU did not place onetime pros Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris on its roster in advance of its season opener. The move appears to avoid an immediate confrontation with the Southeastern Conference, which had passed a rule forbidding former pros on rosters only to see that rule put on hold by a cou…

  13. WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg

    LSU leaves former pros Wright, Harris off roster for Clemson opener (opens WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg)

    Published

    WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg's feed description

    LSU did not place one-time pros Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris on its roster in advance of its season opener against Clemson.

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