Clemson and other college football teams struggle during opening week

Clemson, Michigan, and Oklahoma State opened their seasons with performances that fell short of expectations across several power conference matchups. Clemson suffered a 51-10 loss to LSU, managing only eight first downs and one third-down conversion. Coach Dabo Swinney acknowledged uncertainty regarding his starting quarterback for the upcoming game against Georgia Southern. Meanwhile, Michigan narrowly escaped with a 13-12 victory against Western Michigan despite committing three turnovers and totaling 276 yards. Oklahoma State also experienced a difficult start, falling 24-10 to Tulsa while extending a 12-game losing streak. These results highlight early-season challenges for programs that historically maintained higher competitive standards. The teams now look to address these performance gaps before their respective Week 2 contests.

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