Jayden Daniels tells LSU to stop using his No. 5

Jayden Daniels, a quarterback who won a major college award, left LSU for the NFL. LSU then gave his former jersey number to another player. Daniels' representatives sent a legal notice objecting to how the school is using his name and image, while LSU says the new player was promised that number during recruitment.

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National story. 31 articles from 20 sources. Updated Aug 15, 2026.

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3 sources

Same wire story as other sides. No original Left take here.

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Hawaiitribune Herald, West Hawaii Today
Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Aug 14, 2026

Jayden Daniels tells LSU to stop using his No. 5

West Hawaii TodayLean Left· Aug 14, 2026

Jayden Daniels tells LSU to stop using his No. 5

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 13, 2026· ran in 7 outlets

Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player

Center

8 sources
NewsweekCenter· Aug 15, 2026

LSU Alum Urges Jayden Daniels to ‘Let It Go’ Amid Jersey Controversy

NewsweekCenter· Aug 14, 2026

Fans Are Furious With Jayden Daniels for Sparking Drama Over LSU Jersey Number

Ran by 2 outlets· Myarklamiss, BRPROUD Baton Rouge
MyarklamissCenter· Aug 13, 2026

Jayden Daniels hopes conflict over LSU No. 5 jersey can be resolved privately

BRPROUD Baton RougeCenter· Aug 13, 2026

Jayden Daniels hopes conflict over LSU No. 5 jersey can be resolved privately

ForbesCenter· Aug 13, 2026

Jayden Daniels Says There Are ‘Issues’ With LSU Amid No. 5 Jersey Dispute

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· KLFY Lafayette, BRPROUD Baton Rouge, +2 more
KLFY LafayetteCenter· Aug 13, 2026

Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player

BRPROUD Baton RougeCenter· Aug 13, 2026

Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player

The RepublicCenter· Aug 13, 2026

Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player

DC News NowCenter· Aug 13, 2026

Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player

Right

9 sources
Fox NewsRight· Aug 14, 2026

Jayden Daniels wanted ‘respect’ from LSU. Instead, he started an ugly fight that will tarnish his reputation

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Aug 13, 2026

Jayden Daniels' objection to LSU offering his old number upsets player now wearing No. 5

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Aug 13, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Jayden Daniels tells LSU to stop using his No. 5

Yellowhammer NewsRight· Aug 13, 2026

Trouble in Baton Rouge? Former LSU star Jayden Daniels files NIL cease-and-desist

The Daily CallerRight· Aug 13, 2026

Jayden Daniels Issues Cease And Desist To LSU After No. 5 Jersey Given To DJ Pickett