With SEC Expulsion Threats, Could LSU Really Operate As An Independent?

LSU’s legal showdown with the SEC has everyone asking: could the Tigers be expelled and try going independent — and if so, would they land Notre Dame‑level media deals or struggle to command the same money?
The old college‑sports traditions are bending: jersey patches, stadium and court branding (e.g., Duke’s Edward Jones deal, Michigan signage) are becoming commonplace — do you love it or hate it?
Money is massive and rising — LSU’s program is worth roughly $1.3B with huge revenue and donor growth, and talk of private‑equity style ownership could fundamentally change the landscape.