Jayden Daniels saga continues with LSU over Heisman Trophy request
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Jayden Daniels's ongoing dispute with LSU escalated as his team demanded the return of his Heisman Trophy. The request follows tensions over Daniels's name, image, and likeness rights, and LSU's assignment of his former #5 jersey to cornerback DJ Pickett. LSU's leadership has indicated they will not comply with the trophy request. The situation has moved into the public eye, suggesting a contentious standoff between the former player and the school.
- •Daniels's team sent a cease and desist letter to LSU.
- •Tensions arose over DJ Pickett wearing Daniels's former #5 jersey.
- •LSU plans to keep the Heisman Trophy despite the request.
- •The situation has garnered public attention amid ongoing negotiations.
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — More news in the Jayden Daniels saga
"Things are not getting better between Daniels and LSU
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