{
  "id": 6043116,
  "title": "LSU Fans Send Clear Message About Jayden Daniels in Clemson Rout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/lsu-fans-send-clear-message-about-jayden-daniels-in-clemson-rout",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T21:36:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/lsu-fans-send-clear-message-about-jayden-daniels-in-clemson-rout-12410279"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In LSU's decisive 51-10 victory over Clemson, star transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt put on an impressive display, completing 16 of 28 passes for 230 yards, including a touchdown and rushing for a game-high 113 yards and two touchdowns. The Tigers' defense also shined, recording 11 tackles for loss, four sacks, and a pick-six, stifling Clemson to just 145 total yards. As the video board at Tiger Stadium showcased former LSU players in the NFL, fans' cheers shifted to boos when Jayden Daniels' name appeared alongside Washington Commanders' Jaylon Chaisson. Daniels' 2023 Heisman-winning season was marked by his 3,812 passing yards, 40 touchdowns, 1,134 rushing yards, and 10 rushing touchdowns, setting an FBS record with a passer rating of 208.0. Despite his impressive college career, LSU never officially retired his No. 5 jersey after he transferred to the NFL. Daniels' camp expressed deep disrespect towards LSU for not honoring his jersey, even going as far as sending the school a cease-and-desist letter over the use of his name, image, and likeness. This controversy has become an unusual offseason storyline for LSU, and it has clearly left a negative impression on fans.",
  "summary": "LSU blew out Clemson 51-10 in Lane Kiffin's debut, but it was the crowd's reaction to Jayden Daniels that went viral.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tigers' Jayden Daniels overshadowed in rout, fans boo his name",
    "Sam Leavitt's 113-yard rushing performance highlights LSU's victory",
    "Daniels' camp threatened legal action over jersey use, sparks controversy"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}