Lane Kiffin’s debut with No. 11 LSU matches the hype in a 51-10 victory over outmatched Clemson
Summary
Lane Kiffin’s first game as LSU head coach ended with a 51-10 win over Clemson. LSU’s strong offense gained 644 yards, led by quarterback Sam Leavitt with 230 passing yards and three total touchdowns.Key Facts
- Lane Kiffin made his debut as LSU head coach on September 5, 2026.
- LSU, ranked No. 11, defeated Clemson 51-10 in a football game at Tiger Stadium.
- LSU gained 644 total yards, while Clemson managed only 54 yards.
- Quarterback Sam Leavitt ran for 113 yards, passed for 230 yards, and scored three touchdowns.
- LSU’s defense contributed with an interception returned for a touchdown by Jordan Ross.
- The game had a lightning delay before kickoff and was played in front of nearly 102,000 fans.
- Clemson’s offense struggled, and their coach replaced the starting quarterback during the second quarter.
- LSU committed two players formerly with NFL teams but did not add them to the current roster.
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