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Brian Kelly Rebuts Dabo Swinney’s ‘65 vs. 58’ Take After LSU’s Win at Clemson

Kelly’s response centers on LSU’s second-half control as both programs recalibrate their Week 1 narratives.

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Sept. 2, 2025
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Overview

  • LSU beat Clemson 17-10 after trailing 10-3 at halftime, outscoring the Tigers 14-0 after the break and finishing with edges of 354-261 in total yards and 25-13 in first downs.
  • Dabo Swinney said neither team played particularly well, likening the opener to a test scored as LSU 65 and Clemson 58.
  • Brian Kelly countered that LSU “dominated” the second half and quipped that Swinney might not have seen it.
  • The result lifted LSU six spots to No. 3 in the AP Top 25 and dropped Clemson to No. 8, marking Kelly’s first LSU win over an AP top-5 team and the program’s first season-opening victory since 2019.
  • Key contributors included QB Garrett Nussmeier (28-of-38, 232 yards, 1 TD) and RB Caden Durham (17 carries, 74 yards, 1 TD), with both teams now turning to Louisiana Tech (LSU) and Troy (Clemson).