Ole Miss files suit against Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper for breach of contract after leaving for LSU

The University of Mississippi issued the following statement Tuesday evening in its efforts to settle NIL: contract disputes with former players Princewill Umanmielen (defensive line) and Devin Harper (offensive line), both of whom transferred to LSU over the off-season.

Ole Miss filed suit on Tuesday for breach of contract regarding both players.

“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. 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.”

The university attempted to amicably resolve this matter prior to filing. Timelines are outlined below.  

Harper:

1/6/26 (8:19 a.m.) – Harper signed Revenue Sharing Agreement with UM

1/14/26 (7:36 p.m.) – Harper entered transfer portal

1/16/26 (1:23 p.m.) – Harper signed scholarship with LSU

1/16/26 – UM sent letter to Harper requesting payment (no response)

2/13/26 – 30-day deadline to make payment is reached (no response)

3/12/26 – UM contacted LSU requesting payment on Harper’s behalf

3/18/26 – LSU denied payment stating they are not a party to the contract   

7/27/26 – UM filed suit for breach of contract

7/27/26 – UM contacted Harper and LSU requesting payment to avoid additional costs 

Umanmielen:

1/3/26 (10:02 p.m.) – Umanmielen signed Revenue Sharing Agreement with UM

1/20/26 (11:40 p.m.) – Umanmielen entered transfer portal

1/21/26 (9:59 a.m.) – Umanmielen signed scholarship with LSU

1/22/26 – UM sent letter to Umanmielen requesting payment (no response)

2/19/26 – 30-day deadline to make payment is reached (no response)

3/12/26 – UM contacted LSU requesting payment on Umanmielen’s behalf

3/18/26 – LSU denied payment stating they are not a party to the contract  

7/27/26 – UM filed suit for breach of contract

7/27/26 – UM contacted Umanmielen and LSU requesting payment to avoid additional costs