Clemson prepares for Georgia Southern following loss to LSU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Clemson suffered a 51-10 defeat against LSU this past Saturday. Following the result, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith criticized the program's performance on a recent episode of First Take. Head coach Dabo Swinney is currently evaluating the starting quarterback position for the team's upcoming schedule. The Tigers move forward with practice as they prepare for their home opener against Georgia Southern. The game against the Eagles is scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Memorial Stadium and will be broadcast on the ACC Network. Clemson remains focused on addressing issues on both offense and defense following the lopsided loss.
- •LSU defeated Clemson 51-10 on Saturday.
- •Dabo Swinney is undecided on a starting quarterback for the next game.
- •Clemson hosts Georgia Southern at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
- •Stephen A. Smith publicly criticized the team's performance following the loss.
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen A. Smith blasts Clemson after blowout loss against LSU
"Stephen A. Smith went off on Clemson during Monday's edition of First Take.
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