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Lane Kiffin stands by D.J. Pickett wearing the No. 5 of former LSU QB Jayden Daniels
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· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway 5, previously worn by Jayden Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin is standing by his decision to allow a player to wear a certain jersey number. The number in question is the No. 5, previously worn by Jayden Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner.
Kiffin's stance has been met with objections and legal threats from Daniels. The coach has chosen not to revisit the issue, instead opting to move forward with his initial decision. Further details on the situation are available from the source, including comments from the player currently wearing the No.
5 jersey and actions taken by LSU's official online store regarding replica jerseys.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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