SEC without LSU? Conference leaders consider booting Tigers from league
The Southeastern Conference has filed a court case against LSU, citing poor oversight of its athletics program and seeking to remove the university from the conference. The SEC has scheduled a special meeting for September 10, 2026, where it plans to vote on expelling LSU. Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith has responded to this threat by saying LSU would succeed even without SEC membership under their current coach.
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2 developments- Sep 8SEC without LSU? Conference leaders consider booting Tigers from league
- Sep 9SEC Dared to Throw Out LSU: 'Go Ahead and Do It, Watch'
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