College GameDay Set for Baton Rouge as Lane Kiffin Makes LSU Debut vs. Clemson
Summary
ESPN College GameDay will start the 2026 college football season at LSU in Baton Rouge for the game between LSU and Clemson. This game will mark Lane Kiffin’s first season as LSU head coach after his controversial move from Ole Miss.Key Facts
- Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss to become LSU’s head coach in 2026.
- LSU gave Kiffin a seven-year contract worth about $91 million.
- His move upset Ole Miss players and fans who felt abandoned.
- LSU has invested heavily in players transferring in, name and likeness deals, and Kiffin’s leadership.
- ESPN’s College GameDay will highlight Kiffin’s debut season opener against Clemson.
- Clemson’s coach, Dabo Swinney, has won multiple national championships with the team.
- Clemson finished the 2025 season with a 7-6 record, their worst in over 10 years.
- LSU is favored to win the game by about 10.5 points according to early betting odds.
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