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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 01: Quarterback Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders holds the 2023 Heisman Memorial Trophy he won as a member of the LSU Tigers before the Vegas Kickoff Classic between the Tigers and the USC Trojans at Allegiant Stadium on September 01, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Recently, former LSU star Jayden Daniels’s team sent a cease and desist letter to LSU over the use of his name, image, and likeness in the school’s promotional activities. It was also revealed that Daniels was upset over the school giving star CB DJ Pickett the #5 jersey, which is the number Daniels used in Baton Rouge.
Well, there’s another twist to the story. Per Matt Moscona, Daniels’s team made another request, this time, to give up their copy of the Heisman award.
The LSU-Jayden Daniel saga takes another strange turn. Sources confirm Daniels’ camp wants LSU to return its copy of the Heisman Trophy—something LSU has no intention of doing. Daniels contacted LSU leadership before fall camp. Lane Kiffin has personally spoken to Daniels.…
— Matt Moscona (@MattMoscona) August 13, 2026
LSU denied the requested and will be keeping the trophy. This entire situation has turned pretty ugly, pretty fast and although things were probably supposed to be dealt with behind closed doors, it’s in the public eye now. It would be a shock if LSU backs down without a fight, and Pickett is probably going to keep his #5.
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