Lane Kiffin's pursuit of ex-NFL TE Dae'Quan Wright is latest example of LSU coach not caring what you think
College football's transfer portal is in the spotlight as NFL players seek eligibility to play in college again
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What happened
College football fans and administrators are grappling with a new trend: NFL players returning to college football. The catalyst is the recent commitment of Dae'Quan Wright, a former NFL tight end, to LSU under coach Lane Kiffin.
Wright was waived by the Cleveland Browns and is now set to join the LSU Tigers through the transfer portal. The Big Ten Conference is considering addressing eligibility rules in response to this development.
The situation has sparked national debate over the pipeline between the NFL and NCAA. The open question is how college sports will adapt to this new dynamic.
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Sources (7)
- Ohio State coach Ryan Day addresses NFL players returning to college football: 'We're in a different world' Fox News · 1d ago
- Browns coach Todd Monken walks back claim that Lane Kiffin called about Dae'Quan Wright CBS Sports · 1d ago
- Kiffin: Conferences using double standard with court orders ESPN · 1d ago
- Big Ten plans to address eligibility after TE waived by NFL team intends to join LSU, AP source says AP News · 1d ago
- Dae'Quan Wright Commits to Lane Kiffin's LSU in CFB Transfer Portal After NFL Stint With Browns Bleacher Report · 1d ago
- How Lane Kiffin and LSU triggered a national showdown over NFL-to-college transfers CBS Sports · 1d ago
- Pat Forde: College Sports Has Abandoned Restraint With Its NFL-to-NCAA Pipeline Sports Illustrated · 1d ago
Questions people are asking
Who is Dae'Quan Wright?
Dae'Quan Wright is a former NFL tight end who played for the Cleveland Browns. He has committed to play for LSU under coach Lane Kiffin after being waived by the NFL team.
What is the Big Ten Conference considering?
The Big Ten Conference is planning to address eligibility rules following Wright's decision to join LSU.
What is the NFL-to-NCAA pipeline?
The NFL-to-NCAA pipeline refers to the trend of NFL players returning to college football, which has sparked debate and discussion within the sports community.
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