Ole Miss Files Lawsuits Against Two Former Players Who Transferred to LSU

Ole Miss has officially filed breach-of-contract lawsuits against former Rebels Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper, both of whom transferred to LSU following Lane Kiffin's departure to Baton Rouge.

The lawsuits seek to recover money the school says is owed under revenue-sharing agreements the players signed while at Ole Miss.

According to multiple reports, Ole Miss contends the players failed to repay buyout provisions that were triggered when they left the program before fulfilling the terms of their agreements.

The combined amount at issue is reportedly close to $1 million, with Umanmielen's buyout estimated at roughly $590,000 and Harper's at around $407,000.

LSU officials refused to make payments for the players on March 18, stating that "they are not party to the contract," as reported by Ole Miss officials. Per ESPN:

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"The University of Mississippi values its student-athletes and is committed to honoring all obligations made to them," the university said in a statement provided to ESPN on Tuesday. "In return, the university expects that same commitment from its student-athletes and their representatives in upholding their contracts. Before transferring to another institution, student-athletes Devin Harper and Princewill Umanmielen signed revenue sharing agreements that included a provision requiring them to compensate the university with a predetermined amount if they departed before fulfilling their commitment.

"The University of Mississippi has a responsibility to enforce its contractual terms, and this position is consistent with the actions of other institutions in the current landscape of college athletics. The university attempted to amicably resolve this matter prior to filing."

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Devin Harper Timeline:

January 6, 2026: Signed a revenue-sharing agreement with Ole Miss.

January 14, 2026: Entered the transfer portal.

January 16, 2026: Signed a scholarship with LSU and received a payment request letter from Ole Miss.

February 13, 2026: Reached the 30-day payment deadline with no response from Harper.

March 12, 2026: Ole Miss contacted LSU to request payment on Harper's behalf.

March 18, 2026: LSU denied payment, stating they were not a party to the contract.

July 27, 2026: Ole Miss filed a civil lawsuit for breach of contract in the Circuit Court of Lafayette County.

Princewill Umanmielen Timeline:

January 3, 2026: Signed a revenue-sharing agreement with Ole Miss.

January 20, 2026: Entered the transfer portal.

January 21, 2026: Signed a scholarship with LSU.

January 22, 2026: Ole Miss sent a letter requesting payment (no response).

February 19, 2026: Reached the 30-day payment deadline with no response.

March 12, 2026: Ole Miss contacted LSU to request payment.

March 18, 2026: LSU denied the payment request.

July 27, 2026: Ole Miss filed a breach of contract lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Lafayette County.

The legal action marks one of the first major tests of college football's new revenue-sharing era and adds another chapter to the growing rivalry between Ole Miss and LSU following Kiffin's move. The outcome could have significant implications for how schools enforce player contracts and transfer-related buyout clauses moving forward.