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LSU senior quarterback and Heisman trophy winner Jayden Daniels stands with head coach Brian Kelly on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in New York.

How Jayden Daniels’ Heisman win impacts LSU football recruiting

By Peter Rauterkus December 9, 2023

Having a player from your program win the Heisman Trophy goes a long way. Having two win the award in five years is program-changing. That happened for LSU football Saturday night as Jayden Daniels took...

LSU senior quarterback and Heisman winner Jayden Daniels takes a picture with the Heisman trophy on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in New York.

Building a Heisman winner: How Jayden Daniels elevated his game and became a part of history

By Mackay Suire December 9, 2023

They say greatness comes from outside of your comfort zone, when you dig deep into the core of yourself and uncover potential that was hidden before.  Greatness isn’t just given; it’s...

LSU senior quarterback and Heisman trophy winner Jayden Daniels shows off his suit on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in New York.

Inside the inspiration behind Jayden Daniels’ unique Heisman Trophy-winning suit

By Peter Rauterkus December 9, 2023

Winning the Heisman Trophy is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  Few get the chance to accept the most prestigious award in American sports in front of an audience of millions. Given that stage, most...

LSU senior quarterback and Heisman winner Jayden Daniels kisses the Heisman trophy on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in New York.

Jayden Daniels took an unconventional path, now he’s a Heisman Trophy winner

By Peter Rauterkus December 9, 2023

NEW YORK — Jayden Daniels has reached immortality. When Joe Burrow won the Heisman Trophy in 2019, many thought no LSU player would ever replicate that season. Four years later, Daniels did, and...

Heisman trophy finalists, from left, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. stand for a photo with the Heisman Trophy on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, in New York.

Heisman finalists highlight rising success of transfer quarterbacks in college football

By Peter Rauterkus December 9, 2023

College football is changing rapidly. Over 1,000 Division I players entered the transfer portal within a week of its opening in December. Some of those players will get lost in the shuffle. Others may...

LSU men's basketball sophomore forward Tyrell Ward (15) reacts to a foul call Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, during LSU's 73-66 win against Southeastern Louisiana University at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s hoops’ comeback attempt kept at arm’s length, Tigers fall 75-60 to Kansas State

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor December 9, 2023

Good teams can take a punch in the mouth and get back up. Lately, LSU men's basketball hasn’t done that. In an earlier loss to Syracuse, the Tigers competed closely throughout the first half and were...

LSU football senior quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) raises his hands during the 48-18 LSU win vs. Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

The ultimate late bloomer: Jayden Daniels’ path to Heisman finalist is unique in history

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor December 9, 2023

The best players in college football seem to come out of nowhere sometimes. Everyone knows the impressive stories of players like Baker Mayfield, who went from a three-star walk-on at Texas Tech to a...

LSU football senior quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) passes the ball Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, during LSU's 34-31 win against Arkansas at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

‘Enjoy every little moment’: Joe Burrow offers advice to Jayden Daniels before Heisman Ceremony

By Mackay Suire December 9, 2023

In 2019, LSU football made history, creating a season that, statistically, was near perfect. Led by quarterback Joe Burrow, the stellar, NFL-level roster produced some of the best college football ever...

LSU football senior quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) prepares to throw the ball while warming up on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, before LSU's 42-28 loss against Alabama in Bryant-Denny stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

Jayden Daniels wins the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award

By Mackay Suire December 8, 2023

LSU football’s Jayden Daniels was named the Walter Camp Player of the Year on Friday night. The Walter Camp Award is given annually to the best collegiate football player, no matter their position....

LSU football senior quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball during LSU's 42-30 win against Texas A&M on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Jayden Daniels wins Davey O’Brien Award, given to nation’s best college quarterback

By Mackay Suire December 8, 2023

LSU football’s Jayden Daniels was named the winner of the Davey O’Brien Award on Friday night. The Davey O’Brien Award is presented to the best quarterback in college football, and...

LSU football senior quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, during LSU’s 52-35 win against Florida at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Jayden Daniels as a recruit: How a kid from San Bernardino, California, got to Baton Rouge

By Tyler Harden December 8, 2023

Almost five years ago, Jayden Daniels arrived in Tempe, Arizona, to early enroll at Arizona State. Now, he's a Heisman Trophy finalist after throwing for the third-most yards in the country and having...

LSU football junior quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) and sophomore wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) chat during a commercial break on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, during LSU’s 65-17 win over Southern at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

How Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers’ connection off the field led to dominance on the field

By Peter Rauterkus December 8, 2023

LSU’s offense was rolling.  It was a warm Saturday morning in Starkville, Mississippi, when the Tigers were forced to settle for a short field goal after moving the ball down the field with...