SEC Postpones Vote On Controversial Transfer Rule That Lane Kiffin Opposed

SEC presidents voted Monday to delay a decision on a proposed rule that would require players transferring between conference schools to sit out an entire season, according to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports.

The decision comes just days after LSU head coach Lane Kiffin strongly criticized the proposal during his radio show last Thursday.

Kiffin said he "can't imagine a worse decision to make" and argued that the rule would only encourage players to transfer outside the SEC.

"Other conferences would celebrate that rule," Kiffin said.

The SEC previously eliminated its intraconference transfer restriction in 2021. Monday's decision keeps the proposed one-year sit-out rule on hold, though it could be revisited.

SEC presidents also approved a standardized NIL and revenue-sharing contract for all 16 conference schools. The new agreement takes effect immediately and includes sections that individual schools can customize.

The SEC joins the Big Ten as the second power conference to adopt a uniform contract framework for its athletes.