LSU football's Week 1 opponent Clemson narrowly misses AP Poll ranking
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
LSU football opens its season against Clemson on September 2, 2026. Clemson, which just missed the AP Poll, ranked highest among teams receiving votes with 112, significantly ahead of others like Florida with 51 votes. This matchup is part of a home-and-home series, and College GameDay will be present in Baton Rouge for the game. LSU, ranked No. 11, aims to build on last year's win against Clemson.
- •Clemson receives 112 votes but does not make the AP Poll.
- •LSU begins the season ranked No. 11.
- •The game is on September 2, 2026, in Baton Rouge.
- •College GameDay will cover the matchup.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — LSU football's Week 1 opponent barely misses the first AP Poll
"LSU football faces Clemson Week 1 and College GameDay will be there? But was LSU's Week 1 opponent ranked in the AP Poll?
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