{
  "id": 5823411,
  "title": "Paul Finebaum: SEC Presidents Would Likely Expel LSU From Conference",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/paul-finebaum-sec-presidents-would-likely-expel-lsu-from-conference",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T19:33:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/paul-finebaum-sec-presidents-would-likely-expel-lsu-from-conference-12409378"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum suggested during a recent appearance that SEC members may expel LSU from the conference if there was a vote. This stance was taken in response to the recent controversy surrounding LSU adding NFL players Dae Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to their roster before the start of the regular season. Finebaum, referring to LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, called him a \"child\" and criticized the team's leadership for not keeping him in check. He also praised SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey for his efforts to maintain the league's integrity amidst the chaos. Finebaum noted that the decision to potentially expel LSU would be met with approval from fans. However, it remains unclear if Kiffin and LSU will reconsider adding Wright or Harris to the roster later in the season.",
  "summary": "ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum suggested that members of the SEC would likely vote out LSU from the conference if it had the chance.",
  "key_points": [
    "SEC Presidents may expel LSU if controversy persists",
    "Finebaum criticized LSU leadership for roster additions",
    "LSU may reconsider adding Wright, Harris later in season"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}