Judge grants injunction allowing players' LSU return

Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, both former Ole Miss players, have been cleared to return to college football after brief stints in the NFL, according to a judge's orders issued Thursday evening. The judge approved a preliminary injunction prohibiting the NCAA and SEC from punishing any school that puts them on the field.

Wright and Harris said in court Thursday that they intend to join Lane Kiffin at LSU, which opens play Saturday night against Clemson. Wright said he plans to be ready to play against Clemson after having two days of practice with LSU this week. Harris said he will need a couple weeks but will be ready for LSU's game against Ole Miss on Sept. 19.

The ruling stems from lawsuits filed by 42 athletes from various sports, including former Notre Dame pass rusher Junior Tuihalamaka, who have sued the NCAA in Louisiana to play a fifth and final season of college sports.