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“Dude Is Getting Absolutely Dunked On” — StubHub’s Savage Jayden Daniels Troll Goes Viral With 4.8 Million Views

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Jayden Daniels and StubHub (Photos via Reuters)

Jayden Daniels is in a public dispute with LSU over his former jersey number. The university gave his old No. 5 jersey to sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett. Daniels and his family felt profoundly disrespected, expecting the number to be protected similarly to Joe Burrow’s unissued No. 9.

In response, Daniels’ camp issued a cease-and-desist letter revoking LSU’s right to use his name, image, and likeness.

Current head coach Lane Kiffin noted that the number was legally promised to Pickett as part of his commitment. Daniels later posted on social media, expressing gratitude for his time at LSU. He also noted that his team and the school still have issues to resolve, stating his primary focus is on his current season.

Even StubHub Is Mocking Jayden Daniels Over His Recent Fall-Out With LSU

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels
Jayden Daniels (Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images)

A major ticket marketplace has entered the conversation surrounding Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and LSU. The company known as StubHub released a humorous social media statement that quickly spread across platforms.

StubHub took a hilarious shot at Jayden Daniels by banning groups of 5 tickets “out of respect.” The post from StubHub announced the immediate policy. Furthermore, the company stated that the decision was made out of respect for Jayden Daniels, while offering only quantities of 4 or 6 or more going forward.

Meanwhile, an accompanying image displayed a mock seating chart for an upcoming Commanders game that carefully avoided any groupings of exactly five seats.

“Dude is getting absolutely dunked on today. What an embarrassing situation all around,” one person replied.

Daniels Has an Important Season Coming Up

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels in hoodie
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)

Jayden Daniels’ 2025 sophomore season was severely derailed by injuries. However, his 2026 outlook presents a high-upside opportunity for redemption with an upgraded supporting cast.

Following a stellar Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign in 2024, the Washington Commanders quarterback suffered a major sophomore slump. That was largely because he was limited to just seven games due to knee, hamstring, elbow, and ankle injuries.

Furthermore, his efficiency plummeted on the field, resulting in a drop in completion percentage and a lower passer rating.

First and foremost, Daniels enters the 2026 season 100% healthy and has put his injury-plagued second year behind him. He has looked incredibly sharp and “surgical” during August training camp and joint scrimmages. Once he starts winning on the field, his beef with LSU will disappear.

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