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LSU's Umanmielen Served Court Papers in Ole Miss Lawsuit Ahead of Rivalry Game
Confirmed
In Short: LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen was served with court papers in an ongoing Ole Miss lawsuit just days before the teams' highly anticipated SEC showdown.
, the lawsuit adds to the tension between the two schools, with Ole Miss alleging Umanmielen and LSU offensive lineman Devin Harper violated revenue-sharing contracts.
The timing of the lawsuit, coupled with the return of former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin to LSU, has heightened the rivalry.
Ole Miss is seeking $550,000 from Umanmielen for breach of contract, while LSU is preparing for a raucous scene as Kiffin makes his return.
The lawsuit and the transfer of key players like Umanmielen and Harper have added a new layer of animosity to the upcoming game.
What's confirmed
- , the lawsuit adds to the tension between the two schools, with Ole Miss alleging Umanmielen and LSU offensive lineman Devin Harper violated revenue-sharing contracts.
- The timing of the lawsuit, coupled with the return of former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin to LSU, has heightened the rivalry.
- Ole Miss is seeking $550,000 from Umanmielen for breach of contract, while LSU is preparing for a raucous scene as Kiffin makes his return.
- The lawsuit and the transfer of key players like Umanmielen and Harper have added a new layer of animosity to the upcoming game.
What's still developing
- LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen was served with papers on Tuesday in an ongoing Ole Miss lawsuit against the Tigers' star defender, ESPN reported.
- Ole Miss claims Umanmielen re-signed with the Rebels on Jan. 3 only to later sign with LSU.
- The Oxford Police Department is bringing in reinforcements to handle what's expected to be a raucous scene as Kiffin makes his return less than a year after leaving Ole Miss for a conference rival.
- The difference with Umanmielen and Harper is that Ole Miss asserts they had signed revenue-sharing contracts to play for the Rebels in 2026 before changing course.
- Umanmielen starred for the Rebels in 2025, earning third-team all-SEC honors while amassing nine sacks and 13 tackles for loss.
- The civil suit and the timing of Umanmielen being served only adds to the intrigue of this weekend's highly anticipated SEC showdown between Kiffin and his former employer.
- Other key players such as linebacker TJ Dottery and receiver Winston Watkins also followed Kiffin from Ole Miss to LSU.
- The Louisiana native transferred to LSU after appearing in six games during his true freshman season at Ole Miss.