Jayden Daniels
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Out for bowl, preparing for draft
Daniels announced Monday that he will opt out of playing in LSU's Jan. 1 matchup with Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl and will instead begin preparations for the 2024 NFL Draft, Wilson Alexander of The Baton Rouge Advocate reports.
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The fifth-year senior is projected to be a first-round pick in April, coming off a dazzling season that culminated with him joining Joe Burrow as LSU's second Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback in the last five years. In his second season as the Tigers' starting quarterback, Daniels completed 72.2 percent of his passes for 3,812 yards, 40 touchdowns and four interceptions while adding 1,134 yards and 10 scores on 135 carries over 12 games. Redshirt sophomore Garrett Nussmeier is expected to garner his first career start in Daniels' stead during the bowl game.
The fifth-year senior is projected to be a first-round pick in April, coming off a dazzling season that culminated with him joining Joe Burrow as LSU's second Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback in the last five years. In his second season as the Tigers' starting quarterback, Daniels completed 72.2 percent of his passes for 3,812 yards, 40 touchdowns and four interceptions while adding 1,134 yards and 10 scores on 135 carries over 12 games. Redshirt sophomore Garrett Nussmeier is expected to garner his first career start in Daniels' stead during the bowl game.
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Daniel Dobish offers his picks for the ReliaQuest Bowl, where the UW Badgers will take on the LSU Tigers on Monday in Tampa.
Chris Morgan highlights his favorite plays for Saturday's main slate on FanDuel. He's interested in the Georgia passing attack and potentially pairing Ladd McConkey with Carson Beck against the Seminoles.
RotoWire's college football betting experts supply their best bets for the final week of bowl games. Two of our writers are backing Georgia despite the Dawgs being nearly three-touchdown favorites.
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The Arizona State transfer shined brightly in his first season at LSU under the direction of new head coach Brian Kelly. Daniels threw for nearly 3,000 yards and posted a 17:3 TD:INT. He registered multiple touchdown passes in six contests in 2022. Daniels also completed a career-best 68.6-percent of his passes. He was incredibly dynamic with his legs as well, rushing for an additional 885 yards and 11 more scores. Daniels had three 100-yard rushing outings for the Tigers. After briefly testing the waters for the NFL Draft, Daniels decided to return to LSU for his senior campaign. Leading receiver Malik Nabers also returns to Death Valley, as the duo formed a potent combination with 72 connections for 1,017 yards a season ago. Daniels will not only be considered one of the most productive quarterbacks in the country heading into the season, but also a dark horse for the Heisman trophy.
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Four more scores in win
Daniels completed 16 of 24 passes for 235 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 42-30 victory against Texas A&M. He also had 11 rushes for 120 yards.
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Eight touchdowns, 500 yards in rout
Daniels completed 25-of-30 passes for 413 yards and six touchdowns Saturday against Georgia State, while also rushing 10 times for 96 yards and two more scores.
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Scores five touchdowns in win
Daniels completed 17 of 26 passes for 372 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 52-35 win versus Florida. He also had 12 rushes for 234 yards with two touchdowns.
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Will start Saturday
Daniels (concussion) will play and start in Saturday's game against Florida, Pete Thamel at ESPN.com reports.
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Probable for Saturday's game
Head coach Brian Kelly indicated Thursday that Daniels (concussion) is probable to play in Saturday's game versus Florida, Matthew Brune of On3Sports reports.
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