American football coach; head coach at LSU.
Lawmakers have advanced a stopgap funding package to keep the government running through Dec. 11, while negotiations over full-year funding and policy riders continue. The measure blocks funding transfers to border enforcement, delays a hemp ban by one month, and avoids a government shutdown ahead of midterm elections.
LSU is embroiled in a dispute over Jayden Daniels’ No. 5 jersey after DJ Pickett wears it this season; Daniels’ camp has issued a cease-and-desist, claiming the number was promised to him. Lane Kiffin says Pickett’s No. 5 was promised, while LSU and Daniels seek a private resolution. The story unfolds amid coaching changes and NIL tensions.
Conferences have unified to bar return of players who sign with NFL/NBA/WNBA teams or appear on professional rosters after pursuing professional careers. The move aligns with NCAA five-year eligibility changes and aims to preserve amateur status as lawsuits challenge the policy. Louisiana courts and state directives are shaping timelines and potential moves for players seeking to return.