The moment shouldn’t be too big for Jayden Daniels tonight

Senior quarterback Jayden Daniels continues an incredibly impressive rookie season tonight, as he attempts to lead the team to its first playoff win since Daniels was five years old.

That win happened in January 2006, on the same field where he will be playing tonight. And on the same field where he made his regular-season debut, 18 weeks ago.

Daniels has proven, over the course of the season, that he is not affected by the moment. He remains calm in the midst of chaos. Which calms everyone down. And he rises to the occasion.

Combined with the culture change brought about by new coach Dan Quinn, Daniels has led the Leaders to 12 wins, their most since 1991.

Leverage his extensive experience playing at the college level, and Daniels will be ready to make his postseason debut. It would be a surprise if he was the reason they lost. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he was the reason they won.