Lane Kiffin leads LSU to 51-10 victory against Clemson

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Lane Kiffin leads LSU to 51-10 victory against Clemson

Summary

LSU defeated Clemson 51-10 in Baton Rouge during the season opener. The victory comes amid a period of transition for the football program under head coach Lane Kiffin. Beyond the result on the field, the university faces an internal investigation involving eligibility questions regarding former NFL players. A vote regarding the potential expulsion of the team from the SEC is scheduled for Thursday. Spectators at the opening game included Livvy Dunne, who attended the match to support the team. The administrative and eligibility issues continue to develop alongside the team's early performance on the field.

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•LSU defeated Clemson 51-10 in the season opener.
•Lane Kiffin is in his first season as head coach at LSU.
•The university faces a potential SEC expulsion vote on Thursday.
•The expulsion vote concerns eligibility rules regarding former NFL players.
•Livvy Dunne attended the game in Baton Rouge.

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7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Lane Kiffin and Livvy Dunne Just Made LSU Cool Again

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I’m not saying Lane Kiffin is the most entertaining hire LSU has made in years. I’m just saying Livvy Dunne is suddenly back around LSU football. Coincidence? Absolutely. But let me have my fun. Dunne returned to Baton Rouge for LSU’s season opener against Clemson, watched the Tigers absolutely demolish the Tigers 51-10 and showed…
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