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LSU hosts Clemson at Tiger Stadium for the Lane Kiffin debut

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

LSU hosts Clemson at Tiger Stadium for the Lane Kiffin debut
Summary

LSU meets Clemson in a top-25 matchup at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge on Saturday, September 5. This game marks the debut for new LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, who replaced Brian Kelly during the offseason. The LSU roster features transfer players including Princewill Umanmielen and Jordan Seaton alongside returning players Trey'Dez Green and D.J. Pickett. Clemson looks to improve upon a 7-6 record from last season with quarterback Christopher Vizzina leading the offense. The College GameDay crew, including Nick Saban, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, and celebrity guest Lainey Wilson, all picked LSU to win the game, while Kirk Herbstreit did not provide a prediction. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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  • •LSU and Clemson play at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 5.
  • •Lane Kiffin makes his debut as the head coach of LSU.
  • •Christopher Vizzina starts at quarterback for Clemson.
  • •Four members of the College GameDay crew picked LSU to win.
  • •Clemson finished last season with a 7-6 overall record.
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LSU opens up the Lane Kiffin Era in Baton Rouge on Saturday against Clemson. Here's who the "College GameDay" crew picked to win the top-25 matchup.

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