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SEC Week 1: New Coaches, Quarterbacks and a Familiar LSU-Clemson Matchup
LSU and Clemson enter the rematch with new coaches and starting quarterbacks after both teams fell short of expectations last season.
- On Saturday, LSU hosts Clemson in a rematch of last year's season opener, renewing the rivalry from LSU's 17-10 victory in that previous top-10 clash.
- Coaching changes shaped both programs after disappointing 2025 seasons. LSU hired head coach Lane Kiffin to replace Brian Kelly, while Clemson retained long-tenured coach Dabo Swinney, who finished 7-6.
- Both programs feature new starting quarterbacks. Transfer portal prospect Sam Leavitt leads LSU's offense, while Clemson named veteran Christopher Vizzina the Week 1 starter.
- While Kiffin overhauled his roster through the transfer portal, Clemson returns 53% of last year's production under Swinney, creating contrasting roster strategies for the opener.
- Both teams seek a fresh start after failing to meet expectations in 2025. This Saturday matchup serves as the initial test for each program to recalibrate championship ambitions.
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SEC Week 1: New coaches, quarterbacks and a familiar LSU-Clemson matchup
LSU hosts Clemson on Saturday in a rematch of last year's season opener. Both teams are looking to rebound after disappointing 2025 seasons.
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LSU vs. Clemson Scouting Report: Rebuilt Rosters, New QBs & Coordinators, Who Rebounds In The Death Valley Rematch?
By KACE KIESCHNICK, Tiger Rag Staff Reporter Clemson at LSU Saturday, Sept. 5 • 6:30 p.m. CT • ABC Baton Rouge, La. • Tiger Stadium (“Death Valley”) Spread: LSU -10.5 | O/U 50.5 Overview No. 11 LSU hosts Clemson in a rematch of the 2025 season opener (a 17-10 LSU win) that does not have
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