What happened: The NCAA has taken LSU to court in Louisiana in an attempt to stop the school from fielding players with prior NFL experience. A preliminary injunction hearing is playing out in a Baton Rouge courtroom, with both sides arguing over eligibility rules for pro-to-college returns, part of the same LSU eligibility fight Ben McDonald weighed in on.

Why it matters: A ruling against LSU could set precedent limiting how programs nationally use the pro-to-college pathway, affecting roster construction well beyond Baton Rouge. The outcome also determines whether the affected players remain eligible to take the field this season.

What to watch: The court's decision on the preliminary injunction will determine the players' eligibility status heading into the season.