Dilin Jones scores twice in LSU victory over Clemson
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 1:53 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Former Wisconsin running back Dilin Jones recorded 114 total yards and two touchdowns during his debut for LSU on September 6, 2026. LSU defeated Clemson 51-10 in a game that included a two-hour weather delay. Jones carried the ball 23 times for 113 rushing yards and added one catch for one yard. The sophomore found the end zone on a one-yard run in the first quarter and again on a 12-yard carry in the third quarter. His rushing total exceeded the entire offensive output of the Clemson team. Jones previously spent two seasons with the Wisconsin Badgers before transferring to LSU.
- •Dilin Jones rushed 23 times for 113 yards and one reception for one yard.
- •LSU defeated Clemson by a final score of 51-10.
- •Jones scored two rushing touchdowns during the game.
- •The contest featured a weather delay lasting approximately two hours.
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Lane Kiffin praises transfer running back after LSU football debut
- 1:53 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Badgers running back Dilin Jones has big day for LSU in opener
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Former Badgers RB finishes with two touchdowns, 114 yards in LSU debut
"Dilin Jones was unheralded when he transferred to LSU from Wisconsin, but he put his name on the map with a strong Week 1 outing vs Clemson.
"Dilin Jones, one of Wisconsin's running backs last year, started off with a career-best rushing performance for SEC squad LSU on Saturday.
"Former Wisconsin Badgers running back Dilin Jones wasted no time making a name for himself at LSU.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 3:38 PMLane Kiffin praises transfer running back after LSU football debut
Dilin Jones was unheralded when he transferred to LSU from Wisconsin, but he put his name on the map with a strong Week 1 outing vs Clemson.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 1:53 PMEx-Badgers running back Dilin Jones has big day for LSU in opener
Dilin Jones, one of Wisconsin's running backs last year, started off with a career-best rushing performance for SEC squad LSU on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 1:15 PMFormer Badgers RB finishes with two touchdowns, 114 yards in LSU debut
Former Wisconsin Badgers running back Dilin Jones wasted no time making a name for himself at LSU.
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