CLEMSON, S.C. — LSU visits Clemson Saturday night in a clash of teams with College Football Playoff expectations and national title hopes. Can Clemson beat one of the SEC’s best teams? Can LSU snap a streak of five consecutive season-opening losses?
Down the hill
08/30/2025 06:53:48 PM
Clemson’s entrance remains one of college football’s best.
LSU’s defense opens strong
08/30/2025 07:03:59 PM
The LSU defense forced a three-and-out on Clemson’s first offensive possession. Florida transfer Jack Pyburn pressured quarterback Cade Klubnik on first down, and cornerback P.J. Woodland sacked Klubnik on a blitz on third down.
Clemson strikes first
08/30/2025 07:14:42 PM
The Tigers got the ball in LSU territory after Avion Terrell forced a Bauer Sharp fumble near midfield and Ricardo Jones recovered and returned the ball to the 24-yard line. The offense couldn’t move the ball, but Nolan Hauser kicked a 42-yard field goal to give the Tigers a 3-0 lead.
LSU ties it up
08/30/2025 07:44:41 PM
LSU’s Damian Ramos drilled a 52-yard field goal tie the score at 3-3 with 10:53 remaining in the second quarter. The Tigers were moving briskly down the field until a sack of Garrett Nussmeier by Purdue transfer Will Heldt stalled the drive.