Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Junior Tuihalamaka across Football.
The SEC is poised to contest LSU's addition of three former NFL players to its football roster, a move that could result in game forfeitures, fines, and even expulsion. A Thursday court hearing will determine whether the SEC's penalties stand, while LSU fights to keep the players eligible under a new NCAA eligibility rule.
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin is leveraging court orders to bring former NFL players into his roster, defying an SEC penalty that was halted by a judge, raising questions about fairness and competition.
The SEC is contesting a court order that halts its ability to penalize institutions for fielding former NFL athletes, a dispute that could reshape eligibility rules and impact rosters across college football.
LSU has filed a lawsuit in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that seeks to overturn NCAA eligibility rules for players cut during training camp. Coach Lane Kiffin defends the move, while the Big Ten and SEC have responded with new restrictions. The case involves former Ole Miss and Notre Dame players, and broader implications for college football eligibility are emerging.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin publicly backed the addition of Dae’Quan Wright to the Tigers roster, citing a court‑granted eligibility exception that bucks the usual NCAA rules.
After a legal battle cleared his eligibility, Dae'Quan Wright is set to join the LSU Tigers, where his experience and skill set could reshape the team's tight‑end rotation and add a new dimension to the offense.
Former NFL tight end Dae’Quan Wright seeks to return to college football at LSU, leveraging new eligibility rules and a supportive coaching staff as the Tigers prepare for a high‑profile season.
Junior Tuihalamaka, a Notre Dame transfer with championship experience, joins LSU's defense, bringing leadership and pass‑rushing talent while reshaping roster dynamics.
Junior Tuihalamaka commits to LSU, filling a defensive‑end void after Gabriel Reliford’s injury, and prepares for a season‑opening showdown with Clemson.
After a Louisiana court ruling opened a path for fifth‑year players, former Notre Dame standout Junior Tuihalamaka announced his move to LSU, while coach Marcus Freeman reflects on the roster reshuffle.