Lane Kiffin's Debut with No. 11 LSU Matches the Hype in a 51-10 Victory over Outmatched Clemson
LSU piled up 644 yards and held Clemson to 145 in Lane Kiffin’s first game as head coach.
- On Saturday, September 5, 2026, LSU head coach Lane Kiffin's Tigers dominated Clemson 51-10 at Tiger Stadium in a rain-delayed contest, marking the worst loss for Clemson in about 30 years.
- Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney entered the 2026 season facing scrutiny after a 7-6 finish last year and persistent questions about his roster management and inability to adapt to the transfer portal era.
- LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for 230 yards and rushed for 113, while edge rusher Jordan Ross returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown as Clemson managed only 145 total yards.
- "Just really poor performance, not what we worked for or expected," Swinney said after the game, leaving him unsure whether he will start Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina next week.
- Beyond the LSU-Clemson matchup, Pittsburgh sophomore Mason Heintschel impressed in Week 1 with 453 yards and seven touchdowns against Miami , while UMass upset Rutgers 37-21.
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Lane Kiffin Ruthlessly Trashes Dabo Swinney's Clemson Team After 51-10 Beatdown
Lane Kiffin did not hold back while talking about his team’s big win. On Saturday night, LSU absolutely destroyed Clemson and gave Dabo Swinney the most lopsided loss of his Clemson career. After the game, Swinney admitted that his team got outplayed and outcoached by LSU. “Really just a poor performance. Not what we worked […]
Lane Kiffin brutally insulted Clemson after LSU's blowout win
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin did not pull any punches regarding Clemson’s efforts during Saturday’s blowout victory. Kiffin more or less insulted Clemson’s performance after LSU beat them 51-10 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge on Saturday night. The LSU coach said he had expected a closer game, and went as far as to say …
Swinney: Credit to LSU after latest opener thumping, but Clemson’s shortcomings are its own
Clemson had its worst loss under coach Dabo Swinney against LSU, the latest of recent season-opening losses. Swinney gave credit to the strong opponents, but the Tigers’ shortcomings are their own.
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