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New QBs, New Hopes: LSU and Clemson Kick Off Season
2 Sep
Summary
- LSU and Clemson, both aiming for relevance, open season in Baton Rouge.
- Both teams finished 7-6 last season, with LSU ranked No. 11, Clemson unranked.
- New starting quarterbacks Sam Leavitt for LSU and Christopher Vizzina for Clemson debut.
LSU and Clemson, both aiming to re-establish their national relevance, are set to clash in their season opener in Baton Rouge. Both teams finished the previous fall with a 7-6 record. LSU enters the current season ranked No. 11, while Clemson is unranked, a first for the program since 2011.
This highly anticipated matchup features new starting quarterbacks. LSU will see Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt under center, while Clemson turns to Christopher Vizzina. Both coaches emphasized the importance of a strong start, acknowledging the national stage and the caliber of the opponent.
Despite recent struggles, both programs possess a winning history that coaches believe will command respect. LSU's defense, led by retained defensive coordinator Blake Baker, aims to provide stability, while Clemson's coach Dabo Swinney expressed confidence in his team's ability to overcome lower expectations.
