“Lane Kiffin calls Clemson's offense “dysfunctional” after LSU's drubbing in Tiger Stadium,” Yahoo Sports Ross Dellenger posted to X, formerly Twitter.

No. 13 LSU blew out No. 23 Clemson in coach Lane Kiffin's debut with the Tigers, earning a 51-10 victory in Week 1

Clemson would be on the hook for the second-largest buyout ever if they were to fire Swinney

Can the Tigers stay ahead of the changes in 2026 season?

Lane Kiffin makes his coaching debut for the 11th-ranked LSU Tigers in a blue-chip matchup in Week 1 against Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers.

LSU football drew out celebrities like Lainey Wilson and Brooks Nader for Lane Kiffin’s Tigers coaching debut. Saturday’s contest against Clemson also marked the debut of Sam Leavitt as LSU quarterback.

Kickoff for tonight’s marquee matchup is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, with streaming options available through Fubo (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and ESPN Unlimited. First-month discounts are also available through Fubo and DirecTV Stream.

The Clemson Tigers did not simply lose their 2026 opener vs. the LSU Tigers. Clemson was dismantled so thoroughly that one night revived every concern surrounding head coach Dabo Swinney and the program’s direction.