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LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt leads victory over Clemson in season opener

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt leads victory over Clemson in season opener
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No. 13 LSU defeated No. 23 Clemson 51-10 in Baton Rouge on September 5. Clemson struggled to contain the LSU rushing attack, which finished with 303 total yards and four touchdowns. LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt contributed 113 rushing yards and two scores, often scrambling successfully against the Clemson defense. Running back Dilin Jones added another 113 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, consistently finding success with stretch plays outside the tackles. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney cited execution errors and an inability to contain the mobile quarterback as primary factors in the loss. Linebacker Sammy Brown noted the athletic talent displayed by Leavitt during the game.

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  • •LSU defeated Clemson 51-10 on September 5.
  • •Sam Leavitt recorded 113 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
  • •Dilin Jones also tallied 113 rushing yards and two scores for LSU.
  • •Clemson allowed 303 total rushing yards throughout the contest.
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  • 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Why couldn't Clemson tackle LSU QB Sam Leavitt? Dabo Swinney explains
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Clemson's run defense was horrific vs LSU. It lost the line of scrimmage, but Clemson was also unable to contain LSU QB Sam Leavitt outside the pocket.

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