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Kiffin Debuts as LSU Coach vs. Clemson
6 Sep
Summary
- Lane Kiffin debuts as LSU football coach Saturday.
- Two key players ineligible for LSU's season opener.
- Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt starts at QB for LSU.
Lane Kiffin is set to make his highly anticipated debut as the head football coach for LSU on Saturday, September 6th, 2026. The Tigers will host Clemson at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff. This game is particularly significant as it marks Kiffin's first official contest leading the LSU program.
The team faces pre-game adversity as two players, Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, have been deemed ineligible for the season opener due to ongoing disputes between LSU and the SEC. These eligibility issues add an immediate challenge for Kiffin's coaching staff.
At quarterback, LSU will feature Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt making his first start for the Tigers. Clemson, meanwhile, will counter with junior Christopher Vizzina under center. This matchup also represents a chance for LSU to seek retribution against Clemson for a 17-10 loss experienced last year in South Carolina.
