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GameDay Central: Clemson at No. 11 LSU

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September 5, 2026
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Game Information

  • Matchup: Clemson (0-0) at No. 11 LSU (0-0)
  • Kickoff: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Venue: Tiger Stadium | Baton Rouge, La.
  • TV: ABC (Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Holly Rowe, Laura Rutledge)
  • Radio: Clemson Athletic Network (Don Munson, Tim Bourret)
  • Satellite Radio: SiriusXM 82

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Live Pulse

PREGAME: Clemson enters Baton Rouge as the underdog. What's the one thing the Tigers have to do early tonight to make you believe they can win?

Sound off below. 

Tonight's Big Question

Does Clemson look like a team ready to change the national conversation?

After a 7-6 season, Dabo Swinney's program opens against a ranked opponent for the fourth time in six years. Clemson is also the only program in the country to face four AP Top-11 opponents in season openers since 2021.

Game Week Must-See

Series Snapshot

  • Series: LSU leads 4-1
  • Last Meeting: LSU 17, Clemson 10 — Aug. 30, 2025
  • Current Streak: LSU, 2
  • At Tiger Stadium: First meeting

Saturday marks Clemson's first-ever visit to Tiger Stadium. Clemson is attempting to become the first team since UAB in 2000 to win its first trip to Baton Rouge.

By the Numbers

  • 60-26: Dabo Swinney’s career record in true road games as Clemson’s head coach.
  • 2011: The last time Clemson defeated an AP opponent ranked this highly in a true road game, when the Tigers beat No. 11 Virginia Tech, 23-3.
  • 2014: The last season Clemson lost to the same opponent in consecutive years. LSU is one of four teams on the 2026 schedule that defeated Clemson last season.
  • 187: Career victories for Swinney entering tonight. He's eight shy of Tom Osborne’s 195 victories through 20 seasons, a benchmark Clemson's notes highlight entering 2026.
  • 4: AP Top-11 opponents Clemson has faced in season openers since 2021, the most of any program nationally.
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What a day. Man, having college football back has been awesome!
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To me, the rain delay benefits Clemson. I don't know if it changes the outcome, but I think having to wait to play in front of their home crowd after a full day of buildup would make it difficult to maintain that edge.
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Ready for a big game tonight. Watching all the pregame, they seem to be handling things well. Didn't see a single deer-in-the-headlights look from anyone.

Go Tigers!!
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Ashton Hampton gets a pick on the second play of the game! Way to open up the game!
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Good start on defense for Clemson. This drive is a huge moment for CV to show that he can indeed lead this offense.
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LSU drives 89 yards on 12 plays to take a 10-3 lead with 3:36 left in Q1. Clemson's defense just can't get off the field. Had a few opportunities, but then the Bayou Bengals just pounded the ball with the run game.

Let's see if Clemson can answer.
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LSU drops Jordan Ross (DE) in coverage on 3rd and 6, and Vizzina throws it right into his lap. Ross returns it for a TD with 2:07 left in Q1.

LSU 17, Clemson 3
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Ugh. That's a tough one.
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LSU pushes a 48-yard FG wide right.

Clemson takes over after getting the stop with 12:15 left in Q2 at the 30-yard line. Best thing that's happened for Swinney's squad since the interception on play No. 2.
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