"Today's filing is necessary to … preserve the Conference's ability to govern competition among its members," the league said.

The SEC recently clarified a rule that prevents athletes who have signed professional contracts from returning to play college football.

A new filing says the conference’s presidents will meet Thursday and vote on whether to expel LSU over its push to sign former NFL players.

Amanda Christovich breaks down the SEC's escalating lawsuit against LSU and whether the conference could actually expel the school.