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The Tigers will play their first game under lightning-rod head coach Lane Kiffin on Saturday night against Clemson. Christian Petersen / Getty Images Tensions in the legal standoff between LSU and the SEC spiked Thursday when a Louisiana judge cleared the way for a pair of former NFL signees to play for the Tigers, mere hours after the conference sued one of its charter members. The Louisiana judge, William Jorden, ruled in favor of a few dozen plaintiffs who sought a fifth year of eligibility after a recent NCAA rule change. The most notable ones: tight end Dae’Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris, former Ole Miss players under first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin. Both previously signed NFL contracts as undrafted free agents.
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Embracing my opportunity.” “LSU respects the judicial process and the court’s decision,” said LSU president Wade Rousse in a statement. “Our responsibility is to support our programs while complying with the law and rules governing our conference.
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