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Transfer quarterback Jayden Daniels sharp in debut as LSU Tigers fall short in season opener

Jayden Daniels, a transfer quarterback from Arizona State, started for LSU Sunday night in the season opener versus Florida State, a 24-23 loss.

LSU's Brian Kelly, making his debut as Tigers coach, told reporters last week that the staff had made its decision as to who will start against the Seminoles, but believing it might give the opponent a strategic advantage, he did not announce the decision.

After a sluggish start, Daniels rallied the Tigers (0-1) with a fourth-quarter flurry before Damian Ramos' extra-point attempt failed on the last play of the game.