LSU earns 51-10 victory against Clemson in Kiffin's debut
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026
LSU secured a 51-10 victory over Clemson on Saturday to mark the debut of Kiffin. The game followed a week of off-the-field drama surrounding the program. Sam Leavitt, a transfer quarterback from Arizona State, and Dilin Jones, a transfer running back from Wisconsin, anchored the offensive performance. The duo combined for four rushing touchdowns in their first appearances for LSU. The win serves as the opening result for the team under its new leadership following the period of instability. The team looks to build on this performance as the season progresses.
- •LSU defeated Clemson 51-10 on Saturday.
- •Sam Leavitt and Dilin Jones combined for four rushing touchdowns.
- •The game took place following a week of team distractions.
- •Leavitt and Jones debuted for LSU after transferring from Arizona State and Wisconsin.
- 6:11 AMESPN — Drama, delay doesn't dampen Kiffin's LSU debut
"Arizona State transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt and Wisconsin transfer running back Dilin Jones combined for four rushing touchdowns in their new uniforms, and LSU ended a week of off-the-field drama with an easy 51-10 victory over Clemson on Saturday.
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