Overview

• LSU beat Clemson 17-10 after trailing 10-3 at halftime, outscoring the hosts 14-0 in the second half with edges in yards (354-261) and first downs (25-13).
• Swinney likened the opener to a Day 1 final exam with grades of 65 for LSU and 58 for Clemson, prompting Kelly to quip that he must not have seen the second half.
• Clemson’s offense sputtered as the running game produced 31 yards on 20 carries and quarterback Cade Klubnik went 19-of-38 for 230 yards with an interception.
• Top receiver Antonio Williams exited with a hamstring injury and is listed day-to-day, raising near-term questions for Clemson’s passing game.
• AP poll movement followed the result, with LSU up to No. 3 and Clemson down to No. 8 as both programs turn to Louisiana Tech and Troy next.