LSU faces potential expulsion vote as SEC files legal amendment

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Southeastern Conference filed an amendment to a federal lawsuit against multiple LSU officials Tuesday, seeking to establish authority to expel the university from the conference. In the amendment filed in Alabama federal court, the SEC stated that member university presidents and chancellors have authority to vote whether LSU's SEC membership should be terminated. A vote of at least two-thirds is required to terminate membership. A meeting scheduled for Sept. 10 will decide whether the university can remain part of the SEC. According to ESPN, the SEC is not expected to expel LSU. But the filing aims to establish policies and procedures for the conference as the legal battles continue. In addition, the SEC is asking a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order to prevent LSU officials, members of the Board of Supervisors and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill from interrupting the conference's process to make a decision. The amended complaint also states that the lawsuit has not been filed directly against LSU, but against officers and agents of LSU in their official capacities. The SEC's original lawsuit, filed on Sept. 3, alleges that LSU officials and Kiffin violated rules by attempting to allow former NFL players to join the LSU football team during the 2026 season. Latest News