LSU routs Clemson while Michigan escapes Western Michigan in college football

College football opened its season Saturday with No. 11 LSU recording a 51-10 victory over Clemson at Tiger Stadium. LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt accounted for three touchdowns and 343 total yards during the win. In Ann Arbor, No. 16 Michigan avoided an upset against Western Michigan with a 13-12 victory secured by a 47-yard Hail Mary pass from Bryce Underwood to JJ Buchanan. The game-winning score followed a controversial clock management sequence that left one second remaining for the final play. These results move Michigan toward a matchup with No. 10 Oklahoma, while Clemson faces ongoing scrutiny regarding its performance and transfer portal usage following the loss.

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