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LSU Breaks Season-Opening Losing Streak With Statement Win Over Clemson

by Staff Reporter

August 30, 202541 Comments

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Per ESPN: CLEMSON, S.C. -- — Garrett Nussmeier threw a go-ahead 8-yard touchdown pass to Trey’Dez Green in the fourth quarter, and No. 9 LSU rallied past fourth-ranked Clemson 17-10 on Saturday night for its first season-opening win since 2019, when Joe Burrow led the Tigers to an undefeated season and a national championship.

Nussmeier, who eclipsed 4,000 yards passing in his first year as a starter in 2024 after biding his time behind Jayden Daniels, got better as game went on, throwing for 134 of his 230 yards in the second half while leading two touchdown drives.

Caden Durham rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown for LSU.

LSU, retooled with a highly touted class of transfers, showed the mental and physical toughness that coach Brian Kelly was seeking after trailing 10-3 at the half.

LSU's stifling defense limited first-team preseason Associated Press All-America quarterback Cade Klubnik to 19-of-38 passing for 230 yards and an interception.

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OGTiger•3 months

Defense is a total 180 from the last few years.

TKLSUMD•3 months

Defense was legit.

lourob•3 months

No it wasn't perfect, but these boys overcame a lot of adversity. They could've given up several times this game, but they didn't. That says alot about this team. For now, lets just enjoy this win. Geaux Tigas!

LuckyTiger57•3 months

Great win for the team. This defense is for real. Offensively we will continue to get better. The best is yet to come.

RaginRed•3 months

Welcome back DEFENSE!!!! We've missed you!

ShadowTigerTX•3 months

Defense came to PLAY, but I'm most impressed with the O-Line. They weren't perfect but they held up a lot better than a lot feared, and they will get better as they play more together. The only mistake Nuss made was that sideways pass, and no INTs. And we all know the score should have been 24-10, if not 27-10. Great job guys!

porge7106•3 months

Geaux tigers!!! Defense looked phenomenal offense will catch up nicely. On to the real Death Valley !!!

Jdublsu•3 months

Almost everyone picked Clemson. Feels good

CajunBullet•3 months

Lee Corso picked the real Tigers, the Fightin Tigers of LSU, play in the Real Death Valley!

pitchandcatch27•3 months

Tiger Stadium the real Deaf Valley will be rocking next weekend, let's show our appreciation for a great win.. GEAUX TIGERS

Dalosaqy•3 months

Durham, mfers.

Jdublsu•3 months

All over heard for months is Clemsons defensive line is the greatest ever... LSU had the better DLine

Popstiger•3 months

And offensive line too

Jabontik•3 months

Outstanding. Love seeing the blitz and man behind

Dflynn9687•3 months

Let’s fricking geaux!

ThomasShelby•3 months

Yeah, I’ll say it. Any nega tigers….that’s you LSUbacchus81. STTDB!!!

Blueghost1978•3 months

You’re not wrong. They did it. Congrat BK.

mla0100•3 months

You can see why it’s so hard to win on the Riad with favorites TX and AL going down! LSU had EVERY replay OVERTURNED against them, including a B. Brown TD, which would have made the game more indicative than the score!?!
LSU D played like Champions… Perk(ules) all over the field, tonight!!!

irishbayou2023•3 months

the ncaa is officially on notice...

LSU HAS A DEFENSE!!!

Pas Bon•3 months

Screw you, Dabo. Screw you, Klem’s Son. Your elementary BS will be repaid in spades next year, you childish, pathetic SOB’s. Dabo, your preacher-man “aw sucks” shtick is beyond annoying. The 2nd arse-whipping will be even more impactful. For those who don’t know, wait until the childish BS comes out in the coming days.

BIIIL•3 months

They say both teams will be in the payoffs. LSU might, but not so sure about Clemson. They have to face FSU and S.Carolina. And if they go to an ACC championship game that could be 2 or 3 losses in addition to this one. They won't be in any playoffs with 3 losses.
LSU on the other hand may be favored in every game (yes even Alabama) for the rest of the season

cajunmud•3 months

This defense has to have name...what are we gonna call them?

JaxTig Fan•3 months

Kelly's Heroes

Pas Bon•3 months

Weeks Clappin’ Cheeks

Boyntonbeach Tiger•3 months

Like it!!

Bill W Tiger•3 months

Nice!!!!

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