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LSU's Umanmielen Served Court Papers in Ole Miss Lawsuit Ahead of Rivalry Game
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In Short: LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen was served with court papers in an ongoing Ole Miss lawsuit accusing him of breaching a contract, adding to the tension ahead of the SEC showdown.
LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen was served with court papers on Tuesday in an ongoing Ole Miss lawsuit accusing him of breaching a contract, ESPN reported. The school is seeking $550,000 from Umanmielen for allegedly re-signing with the Rebels only to later sign with LSU.
The lawsuit is part of a broader legal battle involving several players who followed coach Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss to LSU, including Umanmielen's teammate Devin Harper. Ole Miss claims the players violated revenue-sharing contracts with the Rebels.
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. The rivalry game is set to take place with 7 Tigers in Kiffin's return to Ole Miss, less than a year after he left.
The Oxford Police Department is bringing in reinforcements to handle what's expected to be a raucous scene as Kiffin makes his return. Other key players such as linebacker TJ Dottery and receiver Winston Watkins also followed Kiffin from Ole Miss to LSU, further complicating the legal and athletic landscape.
What's confirmed
- LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen was served with court papers on Tuesday in an ongoing Ole Miss lawsuit accusing him of breaching a contract, ESPN reported. The school is seeking $550,000 from Umanmielen for allegedly re-signing with the Rebels only to later sign with LSU.
- The lawsuit is part of a broader legal battle involving several players who followed coach Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss to LSU, including Umanmielen's teammate Devin Harper. Ole Miss claims the players violated revenue-sharing contracts with the Rebels.
- 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. The rivalry game is set to take place with 7 Tigers in Kiffin's return to Ole Miss, less than a year after he left.
- The Oxford Police Department is bringing in reinforcements to handle what's expected to be a raucous scene as Kiffin makes his return. Other key players such as linebacker TJ Dottery and receiver Winston Watkins also followed Kiffin from Ole Miss to LSU, further complicating the legal and athletic landscape.
What's still developing
- Umanmielen starred for the Rebels in 2025, earning third-team all-SEC honors while amassing nine sacks and 13 tackles for loss.
- The Louisiana native transferred to LSU after appearing in six games during his true freshman season at Ole Miss.
- Officials at Ole Miss allege that both players signed deals to remain with the Rebels in early January, only to enter the transfer portal and sign with LSU later that month.
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