Overview

• Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium, with some listings noting a 7:52 p.m. adjusted start; streaming options include the ESPN app, Fubo, Sling and DirecTV.
• Sportsbooks list Clemson by roughly a field goal (about -3.5 to -4.5) with totals near 57–57.5, and multiple outlets note recent line movement toward Clemson.
• Clemson’s Cade Klubnik and LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier enter as Heisman contenders after prolific 2024 seasons and are widely viewed as early NFL prospects.
• Previews spotlight the trenches, with Clemson’s experienced, aggressive front under new defensive coordinator Tom Allen set to test LSU’s retooled offensive line.
• Coverage contrasts Clemson’s continuity with LSU’s portal-fueled reinforcements and flags Brian Kelly’s recent Week 1 losses as a storyline in a nationally televised opener.