What happened: Judge William Jorden's preliminary injunction bars the SEC and NCAA from punishing LSU for playing Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. The former Ole Miss players have practiced in Baton Rouge since being waived from NFL training camps.

Why it matters: The order temporarily overrides the conference's ban on member schools rostering former professionals, challenging the SEC's authority to set eligibility rules. The dispute follows Georgia's attorney general urging the SEC to consider suspending or expelling LSU.

What to watch: The appeal will test whether the SEC can enforce its ban while the injunction remains in place. LSU opens against Clemson on Saturday.