LSU football faces Clemson as the Tigers open the 2026 season under the lights in Death Valley. The game marks Lane Kiffin's debut as LSU's head coach. Kiffin was the main character of college football's offseason after a tense exit from Ole Miss, but now the focus can shift to a real game.
In what's an unusually dry Week 1, LSU and Clemson will take the spotlight on ABC's primetime slot. Clemson isn't ranked, but this game features two helmet brands.
LSU beat Clemson to open the 2025 season, winning a 17-10 defensive battle on the road. Dabo Swinney's group is looking for revenge this year.
Kiffin isn't the only new face on the LSU sideline. He'll be joined by over 60 new players between LSU's star-studded transfer portal and high school recruiting
classes. Coveted transfers like QB Sam Leavitt, DB Ty Benefield, and LT Jordan Seaton will all wear the LSU uniform for the first time today.
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What channel is LSU football vs. Clemson on today?
- TV Channel: ABC
- Livestream: Fubo, ESPN app
- Announcers: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge
LSU football vs. Clemson will be broadcast nationally on ABC. Fans can stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers, or with a subscription to ESPN+ or ESPN Unlimited.
LSU football vs. Clemson time today
- Date: Saturday, September 5
- Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. CT / 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
The LSU football vs. Clemson game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. CT from Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA.
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LSU 31, Clemson 14: LSU fans are anxious to see what the new-look Tigers look like. Kiffin is a proven offensive mind, and this roster is chock-full of talent. Sam Leavitt will impress, and LSU will have too much talent for Clemson. LSU rolls.
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What is LSU football's all-time record vs Clemson?
03:02 AM ET, September 5 2026, Will RosenblattLSU leads the all-time series vs. Clemson 4-1. Clemson's lone victory came in a 2012 bowl game. LSU has had multiple major postseason victories over Clemson, which included winning the 2019 national title.
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