
LSU Surges in AP Top‑25 After Crushing Clemson
LSU’s dominant win over Clemson showcased a resurgence under coach Lane Kiffin, highlighted by Sam Leavitt’s breakout debut and a program‑record 38 first downs.
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LSU’s dominant win over Clemson showcased a resurgence under coach Lane Kiffin, highlighted by Sam Leavitt’s breakout debut and a program‑record 38 first downs.

LSU Tigers shocked college football by beating Clemson 51‑10 in their 2026 opener, outgaining the Tigers 644‑145 yards and prompting immediate scrutiny of Dabo Swinney’s future while Clemson faces a potential coaching overhaul.

The LSU Tigers opened the season with a 51-10 victory over Clemson, showcasing a blend of offensive explosiveness and defensive grit that has earned them the label of the sport’s cockiest squad.

With over 60 new faces, a 10‑point spread and home‑field advantage, LSU is poised to start the season strong, while Clemson confronts an unranked status and quarterback uncertainty.

Indiana's perfect record, Ohio State's dominance, Oregon's comeback, Michigan's stumble, USC's defensive surge, and LSU's win over Clemson reshape the playoff picture after the season's opening week.

LSU’s first‑year coach Lane Kiffin led the Tigers to a 51‑10 victory over Clemson in a raucous night at Tiger Stadium, while the SEC confronts legal questions over rostering former NFL players.

Kiffin’s first game as LSU’s head coach delivered a 51-10 win, setting school records and energizing fans across Baton Rouge.

In a chaotic, weather‑delayed showdown at Tiger Stadium, Lane Kiffin’s LSU Tigers dismantled Clemson 51‑10, showcasing a disruptive coaching style and a rising SEC powerhouse.

Coach Lane Kiffin has brought Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris back to the LSU Tigers, a move sparked by a player‑led vote and the Transfer Rule Override, aiming to harness veteran experience in the pursuit of a championship despite mounting criticism.

Lane Kiffin’s first season at LSU enters Saturday’s matchup as a heavy favorite, with a revamped roster and strong offensive credentials pitted against a Clemson program in transition.

Charlie Weis Jr. discusses LSU’s offensive progress, praising key players and the team’s chemistry ahead of a closed scrimmage and the upcoming Clemson game.

The LSU Tigers open the 2026 preseason ranked No. 11 in the AP Poll, bolstered by a top‑rated transfer portal recruiting class and the arrival of coach Lane Kiffin, who aims to rebound from a 7‑6 season.

Season tickets for LSU football are sold out with a 44,000‑person waiting list, while dynamic pricing and premium matchups push face‑value costs into the hundreds and resale prices into the thousands.

LSU opens its 2026 campaign at home against Clemson, the first time a ranked LSU team hosts a ranked opponent in a season opener since 1988. The Tigers sit at No. 13 in the USA Today Preseason Coaches Poll, marking their 25th top‑25 appearance in 27 years, while the SEC boasts nine teams in the Top 25.