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LSU wants opening night to be a celebration. Clemson’s job is to make it uncomfortable.

Morgan Thomas previews Clemson’s season opener at LSU through a different lens: this game is not only Clemson’s measuring stick. LSU is being tested too. Lane Kiffin’s debut comes with pressure, hype, expectations, and a fan base expecting instant proof that the new era has arrived.

Clemson enters as the road underdog, but that role can create freedom. If Dabo Swinney’s team can win early in the trenches, force LSU into uncomfortable downs, and make Kiffin’s offense play tight, the Tigers can change the national conversation quickly.

00:00 Clemson’s chance to ruin LSU’s opening night
03:28 Why LSU is under pressure too
06:49 Clemson’s road-underdog advantage
15:05 How Clemson can challenge LSU early
16:54 Tom Allen vs. Lane Kiffin’s tempo
24:12 Clemson’s offensive line vs. LSU’s front
27:32 Final thoughts on Clemson-LSU

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