There have been conversations leading up to Tuesdays’ court filing as to whether the Rebels athletic department would take the legal route against Devin Harper and Prince Umanmielen over contract disputes dating back to when the two players left for LSU, totaling $950,000 between the two.Tick Tock: SEC and Big Ten receive revised Protect College Sports Act as Senate vote timeline loomsOn Tuesday, we got the answer as to whether it was worth it to the Rebels administration to take their arguments to court.In two different lawsuits filed this week, the school is suing both players in civil court over what the school is calling 'breach of contract'.LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin speaks at SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street in Tampa, Fla., on July 23, 2026.
(Getty Images)After Ole Miss tried to settle this ongoing dispute tied to what should be considered a 'buyout fee' of their contracts, the school felt as though they had no other choice but to take this to a judge."The University of Mississippi values its student-athletes and is committed to honoring all obligations made to them.In return, the university expects that same commitment from its student-athletes and their representatives in upholding their contracts," Ole Miss said in a statement after filing suit."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."After participating with the Rebels in their College Football Playoff run that ended at the Fiesta Bowl, in a loss to Miami, the players entered the transfer portal and ended up enrolling at LSU to...