LSU defeats Clemson 51-10 at Tiger Stadium

LSU opened its season with a 51-10 victory over Clemson on September 5, 2026, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. The LSU defense limited Clemson to eight first downs and no third-down conversions for the first three and a half quarters of play. Quarterback Sam Leavitt led the offense alongside running back Dilin Jones, as the team accumulated 309 rushing yards on 58 carries. Despite an early interception, the Tigers established control after allowing a field goal on Clemson's opening drive. Defensive coordinator Blake Baker’s unit recorded 11 tackles for loss and four sacks throughout the game. While the running game performed with consistency, the passing attack struggled with timing and dropped passes that the coaching staff aims to refine in subsequent weeks.

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