Clemson prepares for season opener against LSU at Tiger Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Clemson begins its 2026 college football season with a road game against No. 11 LSU in Baton Rouge. The matchup at Tiger Stadium serves as the season debut for Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina, who takes over the starting role. Coach Dabo Swinney noted that freshman Tait Reynolds may also see playing time during the game. LSU enters the contest under the direction of new coach Lane Kiffin, with Sam Leavitt leading the offense at quarterback. Clemson aims to recover from a 7-6 finish last season and seeks to address a 17-10 home loss to LSU from a year ago. The two programs have met five times previously, with LSU winning four of those encounters.
- •Clemson enters the game ranked No. 23 in the Coaches Poll.
- •The season opener will be broadcast on ABC and featured on College GameDay.
- •Christopher Vizzina starts at quarterback for Clemson against transfer Sam Leavitt for LSU.
- •LSU holds a 4-1 all-time series lead against Clemson.
- •Dabo Swinney indicated that Tait Reynolds is expected to receive playing time at quarterback.
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN’s College GameDay analysts make predictions for Clemson vs. LSU
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Staff score predictions Clemson’s Week 1 College GameDay Matchup vs. LSU
"Here’s what our staff is thinking for Clemson’s massive Week 1 matchup on the road against LSU.
"Here’s what ESPN’s College GameDay is thinking for Clemson’s huge matchup against LSU.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 5:51 PMESPN’s College GameDay analysts make predictions for Clemson vs. LSU
Here’s what ESPN’s College GameDay is thinking for Clemson’s huge matchup against LSU.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 11:31 AMStaff score predictions Clemson’s Week 1 College GameDay Matchup vs. LSU
Here’s what our staff is thinking for Clemson’s massive Week 1 matchup on the road against LSU.
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