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USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNBreakdown: How LSU football's offense can attack Clemson's elite defense
Two elite units will be on the field when LSU's offense takes on the Clemson defense. Here's how LSU football can attack the Tigers.
When LSU beat Clemson football in the CFP title game, Avieon Terrell watched from the stands. He is excited and prepared to be on the field this time.
The poll voters focused on Texas and Arch Manning and overlooked LSU and Clemson, teams that play in a Week 1 clash featuring two elite quarterbacks.
Clemson is a 4-point favorite against LSU, according to the VegasInsider.com consensus betting line. That’s an uptick from the game’s opening point spread (Clemson -2.5). A few sportsbooks, including FanDuel, have Clemson as a 4.5-point favorite.
Clemson’s claim has longevity. It’s been calling its stadium, officially known as Memorial Stadium, Death Valley since 1948. However, Tiger Stadium is 18 years older, having hosted its first game in 1924 while Clemson’s stadium opened in 1942.
Here is tried-and-true advice for pre-game food and fun in (mostly) sunny South Carolina from seasoned football fans.
LSU Tigers coach Brian Kelly singled out Clemson's Cade Klubnik, Peter Woods, Antonio Williams and more ahead of the Week 1 opener.