The SEC’s threat to expel LSU appears to have faded, at least for now. After several days of legal drama and escalating tension over Lane Kiffin’s roster, the conference’s presidents and chancellors met Thursday.

Here are predictions, picks and where to watch every SEC football matchup on the Week 2 slate.

SEC officials are no longer seriously considering expelling LSU, but some in the conference want Lane Kiffin suspension.

Today’s filing is necessary to ... preserve the Conference’s ability to govern competition among its members,” the league said.

No. 1 Ohio State heads to No. 4 Texas for a Saturday night rematch of last year’s season opener. Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin and Texas signal-caller Arch Manning each bring a year of starting experience to the field this time. Both quarterbacks come off 3-plus touchdown performances in a pair of dominant Week 1 wins over Group of Six teams.

LSU’s legal battle with the SEC spiraled into chaos, leaving the Tigers to bear the fallout. Governor Jeff Landry publicly blamed the SEC for dragging his university into litigation, even as LSU faced mounting pressure.

How tense have things gotten between the SEC and LSU, one of the conference’s founding members and biggest brands?

A combustible situation between the Southeastern Conference and the LSU Tigers may have cooled, but despite a Thursday meeting, it doesn't appear to be over.