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LSU Coach Guarantees Victory Over Clemson in Heated Rivalry
29 Aug
Summary
- LSU coach Brian Kelly dismisses Clemson's "Death Valley" nickname
- Kelly guarantees an LSU win over Clemson in their upcoming matchup
- Safety AJ Haulcy suspended for first half, but Kelly says LSU is ready
As LSU prepares to visit Clemson on 2025-09-06, their head coach Brian Kelly is making bold statements and stirring up the rivalry. In his weekly radio show on 2025-08-29, Kelly not only dismissed Clemson's iconic "Death Valley" nickname but also guaranteed an LSU victory.
"Let's get ready for a great environment, not Death Valley, but it is going to be a great road win," Kelly told fans, urging them to arrive early and cheer on the Tigers. This is not the first time Kelly has taken shots at Clemson's stadium, previously calling it "Death Valley Junior" and saying LSU "allows" Clemson to use the moniker.
The coach also addressed the loss of safety AJ Haulcy, who will miss the first half due to a suspension from his final game at Houston last season. While Kelly acknowledged it as "unfortunate," he expressed confidence in LSU's depth at the position, saying the safety unit is in "great hands" and that Haulcy will be ready to make plays in the second half.
Despite the suspension, Kelly is adamant that the focus should be on the exciting matchup between two top teams in the country, not the off-field issues. With his bold predictions and dismissal of Clemson's iconic nickname, the LSU coach is clearly trying to set the tone for a highly anticipated clash on 2025-09-06.
