The LSU Tigers have been at the center of college football over the past several weeks as Lane Kiffin has attempted to add players from NFL camps to his roster. The saga first started when LSU added Dae'Quan Wright from the Browns after players in Louisiana were granted the chance to play another season despite spending time in NFL camp. Another former Ole Miss star, defensive tackle Zxavian Harris, was next to follow, leading to retaliation from the SEC.
The SEC and the other Power 4 conferences all created punishments for any school that tried to roster these players, setting up for a courtroom clash on Thursday. Greg Sankey showed up to help the SEC try to enforce it's own rules, but on Thursday night the Louisiana judge ruled in favor of the players.
The ruling clears the path for Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to play for the Tigers, at least in the short term until the next battle in court. LSU has to add the players to their roster on Friday in order for them to play, but given how recently the joined the Tigers, it may take them longer to get into the games.
Zxavian Harris circles Ole Miss return as potential LSU debut
After the ruling was handed down, several of the players who were granted the additional year spoke with the media about the victory. Among the many players to discuss their return to college was defensive tackle Zxavian Harris. When asked when he might return to college football, Zxavian Harris was quick to declare he'd be back for the Ole Miss game.
Xavian Harris speaks after his successful ruling and says he’ll be back for the Ole Miss game pic.twitter.com/dyhXSatRbd
— Michael Cauble (@Cauble) September 4, 2026
The answer only adds fuel to the fire ahead of what could be one of the most hostile crowds of all-time regardless of sport. Not only will many of the coaches and players who took jobs or transferred to LSU get the hatred from the Ole Miss fans, but Zxavian Harris will seemingly be right up there with Lane Kiffin in terms of hated figures.
After Lane Kiffin left for LSU, Zxavian Harris was quick to bash him and his decision making him a hero with the Ole Miss fans.
NEW: Ole Miss DL Zxavian Harris took a shot at Lane Kiffin after beating Georgia in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals:
— On3 (@On3) January 2, 2026
“That’s what Kiffin tried to do. He tried to be a damn announcer … trying to be a troll. We were going to troll him. We got something for him. He was… pic.twitter.com/cGQFkIf4Hw
After being a hero to the Ole Miss faithful, Zxavian Harris is returning to play for the enemy next season, which won't go over well.
This offseason, Zxavian Harris went undrafted, but attended New Orleans Saints' minicamp before being released. Prior to his decision, Harris spent all 4 seasons of his career at Ole Miss, racking up 122 total tackles, 5.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and an interception.
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