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Clemson Tigers Gear Up for 2026 Season Opener Against LSU

Media events and kickoff details highlight a busy week for the ACC as coaches and players prepare for the new campaign

Media Week Kickoff

Clemson University is gearing up for its 2026 football campaign, with a series of media appearances scheduled across the Southeast this week.

Head coach Dabo Swinney will address fans and reporters on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in Clemson, with the session streamed live on foxcarolina.com and through the Fox Carolina mobile app.

The Atlantic Coast Conference’s Media Days will take place in Charlotte on Tuesday and Friday, bringing together coaches and players from across the league.

The Tigers’ season opener is set for September 5 at LSU’s Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. Eastern, and the game will be broadcast on ABC, marking the first meeting of the year between Clemson and a LSU team led by first‑year head coach Lane Kiffin.

Both programs have been busy finalizing rosters, and the upcoming matchup will feature a host of standout players, including Mark Fletcher Jr., Darian Mensah and Mohamed Toure, who are expected to make early impacts.

Fans can look forward to a vibrant week of storylines, from Swinney’s vision for the offense to Kiffin’s fresh approach on defense, all converging as the new season draws near.

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