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Clemson trails LSU by 28 points at halftime in season opener

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Clemson trails LSU by 28 points at halftime in season opener

Summary

Clemson trailed LSU 31-3 at halftime during their season opener at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers finished the first half with 54 total yards and failed to convert on any of their eight third-down attempts. Quarterback Christopher Vizzina threw a first-quarter interception that LSU returned for a touchdown, contributing to the lopsided deficit. This performance marks the second-largest halftime deficit for Clemson during Dabo Swinney's 19-year tenure as head coach. The team struggled to maintain possession, managing only two first downs compared to 21 for LSU before the break. These statistical lows follow a 2025 season where Clemson finished 7-6, the program's worst record since 2010.

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By the Numbers

•Clemson trailed 31-3 at halftime against LSU.
•The Tigers recorded only 54 total yards and two first downs in the first half.
•Clemson failed to convert on all eight of its third-down attempts before halftime.
•Christopher Vizzina threw a first-quarter interception returned for a touchdown by LSU.
•This was the second-largest halftime deficit for the team under head coach Dabo Swinney.

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Clemson endured one of its worst halves under Dabo Swinney, adding another troubling chapter to a program already well removed from its dominant run. The post Clemson Hits New Dabo Swinney Low in Historically Bad First Half vs. LSU appeared first on HEAVY.
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