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Quarterbacks and Philosophy: Why Clemson–LSU Will Be Judged Before the Final Score

LSU bought certainty at quarterback; Clemson chose trust, and next season, Week 1 will tell us a lot about the philosophy of the two schools.
By Lawton Swann
January 15, 2026
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The opener in Baton Rouge next year won’t decide Clemson’s season. But it may decide how the season is framed.

That reality sharpens even more with Lane Kiffin now running LSU’s program.

Kiffin didn’t arrive quietly, and he didn’t arrive with patience as a guiding principle. His track record made that clear long before he ever stepped into Tiger Stadium.

At Ole Miss, Kiffin embraced the portal as a competitive weapon, not a supplement.

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