Is the CSC investigating LSU football for potential NIL violations?

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Last week, The Athletic reported that the College Sports Investigation has begun an investigation of LSU "over a potential violation of rules related to unreported player compensation."

That led many fans on social media to wonder whether the focus of the investigation was LSU football and new head coach Lane Kiffin. The Tigers were aggressive spenders in the transfer portal, landing top-ranked players like QB Sam Leavitt and OT Jordan Seaton.

However, The Advocate's Wilson Alexander provided some clarity shortly after The Athletic report was released.

"A source said the inquiry is unrelated to the football program," Alexander wrote on social media.

Not much else is known about the specifics of the CSC investigation, including the seriousness of what the CSC is looking at. What do we know? It's not looking at the football program. That's good news for LSU football fans.

"We have been in regular communication with the CSC since the organization's formation and appreciate their ongoing collaboration and guidance. We anticipate this specific inquiry will be resolved shortly. We will not comment further on regulatory matters," LSU said in a statement to NOLA.com.

What is the College Sports Commission?

"The College Sports Commission is the organization overseeing the new system that allows schools to share revenue directly with student-athletes and ensures that NIL deals made with student-athletes are fair and comply with the rules."

The newly created CSC is a separate entity from the NCAA.

This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: Is the CSC investigating LSU football for potential NIL violations?

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