Days before most college football teams play their first games, a power conference is suing one of its founding members over its controversial decision to recruit former pro players.

SEC sues LSU What we know: The Southeastern Conference has filed a lawsuit against LSU, one of its founding members.

The lawsuit claims LSU leadership "waged a deliberate and coordinated campaign to recruit professional athletes to play football for LSU during the 2026-27 season." LSU administration and LSU head coach Lane Kiffin were named as defendants in the suit.