'Profoundly disrespected': Why Jayden Daniels sent LSU the pettiest cease-and-desist over jersey number

It's a new era at LSU, which hired a new head coach, athletic director and president in 2025.The Tigers have a rich history, including a Heisman Trophy from Jayden Daniels just three years ago. In Daniels' eyes, that season has been forgotten far too soon.After LSU handed out his No. 5 to an active player, Daniels is responding with a clear message to the program. Here's what you need to know about Daniels' cease-and-desist letter and his history at LSU.MORE: Preseason top 25, bowl projections for 2026 college football seasonJayden Daniels cease-and-desistLSU gave No. 5, which Daniels wore during his Heisman season, to sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett this summer. The number was never retired for Daniels, and the Commanders quarterback is now hitting back at the program.Daniels sent a cease