Clemson and LSU await kickoff following weather delay in Baton Rouge

The season opener between No. 23 Clemson and No. 13 LSU at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge remains on hold due to severe weather. Storms moved through the area three hours prior to the scheduled 7:30 p.m. kickoff, with forecasts predicting a high probability of thunderstorms throughout the evening. The public address announcer indicated that the start time will be later than expected, but no specific revised kickoff time has been set. Personnel from neither team have taken the field for warmups as of the current status report. This matchup marks the first time Clemson has traveled to face LSU in Baton Rouge. Clemson holds a 1-4 record against LSU in their all-time series.

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