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LSU's Lane Kiffin Faces Controversy Ahead of Clemson Game
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In Short: LSU's Lane Kiffin, facing scrutiny over roster decisions, leads the Tigers against Clemson in a key SEC matchup.
Week 1 road games have been particularly challenging for Josh Allen, with over three away starts resulting in 10 turnovers compared to just five passing touchdowns.
Clemson's passing game extends beyond names like Bryant Wesco, as highlighted by a standout season from a receiver who led the team in receiving.
The LSU Tigers are favored by 10 points over the Clemson Tigers in a game set for Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Kiffin, who led a full rebuild of the LSU roster, now faces the challenge of proving his team can compete immediately in the SEC, especially after recent controversial roster decisions involving NFL players.
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- LSU's 5 fumbles forced in the red zone were the second-most in the country over that span.
- The LSU Tigers are 10-point favorites over the Clemson Tigers, with a total of 50.5.
- Below, we'll give you all the details you need to know about how to watch this game.
- LSU handed Lane Kiffin a full rebuild this offseason, and Leavitt was the centerpiece of it.
- Now he steps into Tiger Stadium under the lights, behind an offensive line anchored by five-star tackle Jordan Seaton, against a Clemson defense replacing its own share of experience.
- Clemson turns the page on the Cade Klubnik era in about the toughest spot imaginable: a true road opener at Tiger Stadium.
- According to one report, multiple sources said neither player was on the LSU roster for this weekend's game, but LSU reportedly may have the option to add them later during the season.
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- Newsweeklink