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The legal drama surrounding LSU and Lane Kiffin reached a boiling point Thursday night when a Louisiana judge ruled in favor of former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, clearing them to suit up for the Tigers. The ruling sets up a direct confrontation between LSU and the SEC, which had filed a lawsuit to block the move. Kiffin now has a roster that could shake up the college football landscape before the season even hits full stride.

Speaking of Lane Kiffin, that court victory comes with immediate stakes — LSU is staring down a season opener against Clemson, and the timing of this ruling could not be more significant. Having two players with NFL experience potentially back on the field gives the Tigers a different dimension heading into what figures to be one of the marquee early-season matchups. The SEC isn't done fighting, but right now the judge handed Kiffin a win he'll take.

Meanwhile in Las Vegas, the Raiders bolstered their practice squad in a big way, signing defensive end Azeez Ojulari, offensive lineman Evan Neal, and wide receiver Ronnie Bell. Three young players with starting pedigree now get a second opportunity to stick on an NFL roster and prove they belong at the highest level.

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