Jack Pyburn’s College Comeback Plan | LSU Tigers Football News

LSU Tigers Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Jack Pyburn, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end, has a backup plan: if cut on NFL roster day, he’ll return to LSU by September 1st—thanks to a restraining order granting him a fifth college eligibility year. This legal maneuver is part of a broader fight against SEC rules that bar schools from signing former pros, risking massive fines and suspensions. As Pyburn’s preseason performance shines with two sacks, his focus shifts to securing his college future, spotlighting the high-stakes clash between player rights, conference regulations, and NCAA policies—all before the college season even…