Sources: LSU closes roster at 105 without adding ex-NFL players

After a judge allowed the return of former NFL players to LSU, the Tigers on Tuesday added two current student-athletes to the roster, closing it at 105, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel, eliminating the ability to add Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris.

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  1. FBS Roster Size Caps: Starting in the 2025-26 academic year, NCAA FBS programs will have a hard roster limit of 105 players, and all 105 can be on scholarship, replacing the previous 85-scholarship limit with additional walk-ons.
  2. Impact on Walk-On Opportunities: The new 105-player roster limit for FBS teams, which includes all players, is expected to reduce walk-on opportunities by approximately 15 spots per program, altering historical team composition.
  3. Historical Evolution of Roster Rules: Early college football had no official roster limits, with teams sometimes exceeding 200 players, but hard limits were first introduced in 1973, evolving significantly to the current 105-player cap.

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