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LSU Faces No. 4 Clemson in Opener That Tests Brian Kelly’s Overhaul

The opener will gauge whether Kelly’s top-ranked, 18-man portal rebuild can end LSU’s five-year Week 1 slide.

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Sep 7, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Nicholls State Colonels quarterback Pat McQuaide (7) rolls out of the pocket against LSU Tigers linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (7) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • LSU enters Week 1 on a five-game opening-day losing streak, with Brian Kelly 0-3 in season openers since taking over in 2021.
  • Kelly says the roster is upgraded after a heavy portal push of 18 additions, quipping that past teams were “iron vs. butter.”
  • Clemson is ranked No. 4 and brings back senior quarterback Cade Klubnik and his top three receivers from last season.
  • Defense remains LSU’s biggest question, with recent Week 1 losses featuring an average of 489.6 yards and 35.6 points allowed.
  • The ground game is a focal point as LSU tries to improve on last year’s 107th-ranked rushing attack with Caden Durham, while Clemson seeks fixes for an 84th-ranked run defense under new coordinator Tom Allen; several previews predict a Clemson edge.