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Kiffin maintaining initial stance on D.J. Pickett wearing the No. 5 of former LSU QB Jayden Daniels
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· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway The player who previously wore the jersey is a 2023 Heisman Trophy winner.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin is maintaining his stance on a jersey number issue. J. Pickett wearing the No.
5 jersey, which was previously worn by a notable player. The player who previously wore the jersey is a 2023 Heisman Trophy winner. There have been objections to Pickett wearing the number, including from the former player himself.
Further details on this story are available from the source, including the former player's reaction and any potential legal action. The situation is ongoing, with Kiffin standing by his initial decision regarding the jersey number.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? LSU coach Lane Kiffin is maintaining his stance on a jersey number issue. The controversy surrounds cornerback D.J. Pickett wearing the No. 5 jersey, which was previously worn by a notable player…
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