The SEC filed a lawsuit against LSU in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama over the school's "unequivocal intent" to utilize players who recently participated in NFL training camps, per ESPN and SB Nation's review of the complaint.

A Louisiana judge ruled against the NCAA in the eligibility fight, clearing the path for two former NFL preseason players to join Lane Kiffin's roster for the season opener against Clemson on Saturday, per CBS Sports.

While LSU secured the legal win, the broader question looms over whether the victory justifies the conflict with the SEC. CBS Sports noted that fighting the conference and risking massive penalties threatens what is otherwise a loaded national title contender, even as Kiffin has pushed for the opportunity to add the ex-NFL players to his roster.