The NCAA is reviewing payments made to the father of a football player, according to the report. The report says the school will dock the football program eight scholarships over the next two years. LSU can offer up to 85 football scholarships per school year. In addition, Sports Illustrated says the university will reduce the number of recruitment visits to prospects.Sports Illustrated is also reporting that former LSU wide receiver and current Cleveland Browns player Odell Beckham Jr.
Read MoreLSU says Odell Beckham Jr. did give players actual cash after national title gameAccording to NCAA bylaws, players are not allowed to accept cash from boosters. LSU said at the time it was working with its student athletes, the NCAA, and the SEC to rectify the situation.