The LSU Tigers host their first home opener since the 2020 season, facing the Clemson Tigers in Week 1. It will be one of the most exciting openers in LSU's history, with the debut of the Lane Kiffin era making its first impression. It's finally time, after a two-hour rain delay, for LSU to show the final product of a major roster renovation by Kiffin and his staff this offseason, forming an elite identity from the talent puzzle pieces. The highest-ranked portal class has been watched closely all offseason to see what major stars will be used in the packed position groups. It won't just be a talent show from LSU's new and improved program, but an exciting matchup between the two well-known programs, with Clemson also having new stars emerge in key positions this season. For Clemson's first visit to Tiger Stadium, it's the perfect time to get revenge on the SEC Tigers to claim the 'Real Death Valley' title that the thrilling rivalry brings to the winning team. That's the ultimate factor to add to the anticipated matchup; not only will one victorious Tiger team walk away 1-0, but also with the coveted title that the two programs compete over. It's been a long time coming for both Clemson and LSU to return to the same field. This Labor Day Weekend couldn't bring more of a thriller to the stage of Tiger Stadium, for one of the most-watched games this weekend. Follow along below for live in-game updates of the LSU vs. Clemson game: Clemson Tigers wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. (12) catches a pass while being defended by LSU Tigers cornerback PJ Woodland (11) Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 during the NCAA football game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. LSU Tigers won 17-10. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectFIRST QUARTER Clemson kicks off at the 35-yard line. LSU starts the drive at the 25-yard line, before a quick interception by Clemson CB Ashton Hampton. change of possession Clemson starts on their own 35-yard line, kicking a field goal on the fourth down to put the Clemson Tigers on the board 3-0 after not being able to make any offensive moves. change of possession Clemson kicks from the 35-yard line. LSU is heavily utilizing running back Dilin Jones for a downfield run gain before Leavitt finds tight end Trey'Dez Green at the 50-yard line. Leavitt's final attempt to Green on third down was unsuccessful, leaving the LSU Tigers to match the Clemson Tigers with a field goal to make the score 3-3. change of possession LSU punts to Clemson, returning the ball 20 yards, before Vizzina throws a 22-yard pass to wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. The duo could not get through LSU's defense, forcing a fourth down for Clemson to kick from the 49-yard line. change of possession LSU starts off the drive with a long carry from Jones, doubled with a 10-yard gain from illegal hands to put the Tigers at the 34 yard-line. Jones continues his downfield drive with a 12-yard gain before Leavitt uses his outside options to inch closer to the end zone. After a 14-yard rush from Leavitt, he gets sacked for a loss of six. Jones takes the ball all the way into the endzone for a LSU touchdown, for a score of 3-10. change of possession Clemson receives the ball and is down at their 21-yard line. There's not a lot of movement past LSU's defense, with quarterback Christopher Vizzina throwing a pick-six on a 3rd & 6 to put the score up to 3-17 after a made field goal. change of possession Back to Clemson on their own 20-yard line, with another unsuccessful third down attempt, with linebacker Whit Weeks taking down Clemson running back Gideon Davidson for a loss of 1 yard, forcing Clemson to kick it back to LSU. SECOND QUARTERLSU receives the ball at the 34-yard-line. Jones starts the drive with three back-to-back carries. Leavitt makes his own downfield approach with a 17-yard gain. Jones has two more carries to put the Tigers at 4th down & 3. LSU kicker Scott Starzyk misses the 48-yard field goal attempt. change of possession Clemson starts on their own 39, before Vizzina makes a short run himself. After an incomplete pass on third down, Clemson punter Jack Smith comes back out to the field. change of possession LSU starts on their 25-yard line, with running back Stacy Gage inching the Tigers closer before a connection between Leavitt and wide receiver Winston Watkins Jr. puts the Tigers 20 yards closer. Green comes in with a gain of 18 yards before Leavitt puts the Tigers inside the 10-yard line with another 18-yard rush, before scoring a rushing touchdown to put the score 24-3 LSU. change of possession Clemson receives the ball for a touchback to their own 25-yard line. With the little time Clemson quarterback Vizzina has, he makes a short pass to T.J Moore for a gain of six, which wasn't enough for a first down, and Clemson kicks away on 4th & 3. change of possession Leavitt finds Green in center field for the second first down of the drive, then relies on Jones to take the ball outside for another first down to the 41-yard line. After an incomplete pass to Watkins on 3rd & 8, LSU punter Grant Chadwick punts the ball to the Clemson Tigers. change of possession Clemson starts the drive on their 9-yard line, with a loss of 2 yards from a rush from Vizzina, an incomplete pass to Moore, and a rush from Davidson that came up short, forcing Clemson to once again punt the ball to LSU on the fourth down. change of possession LSU starts off the drive walking backwards, with a 15-yard penalty from Jordan Seaton for unnecessary roughness. Leavitt drives up the centerfield for a 10-yard gain before finding Watkins in the middle for a 27-yard catch. Leavitt escapes from the pocket to drive towards the end zone for his second rushing touchdown of the night, this time for a 13-yard rush. Kick is good, LSU 31 - 3.change of possession Clemson starts at their own 25-yard line with a minute left in the quarter, quickly trying to form a play before a sack from LSU edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen. After an incomplete pass to Moore, Clemson punts to LSU again on fourth down. HALFTIME THIRD QUARTERClemson starts on their own 25-yard line, hopeful to produce more scoring production this drive. But edge rusher Jordan Ross quickly shut down the opportunity, sacking Vizzina for a loss of 11 yards, later forcing Clemson to punt on 4th down to start off the half. change of possession LSU starts the drive with the first offensive penalty of the game, with Leavitt taking over the 2nd & 20 challenge with a 13-yard rush. Using both Watkins and Wilson as pass options to move the ball down the field, Leavitt finds Watkins for a 32-yard touchdown pass. After a successful kick, LSU is up 38 - 3 after the first possession of the half. change of possession From the 25-yard line, Clemson starts with back-to-back rush attempts to earn an offensive first down, for the first time since the first quarter. After attempting to flee from the pocket, LSU linebacker tackles Vizzina on the 35-yard line, and Smith punts on a 4th &12. change of possession LSU wide receiver Jackson Harris emerges from the wide receiver group with a 32-yard pass to start out the drive. Winston moves the ball downfield with a quick 4-yard gain followed by an 11-yard catch to put the Tigers on the 16-yard line. Dilin Jones takes care of the rest with a 12-yard rush into the end zone. LSU attempts a two-point conversion; Leavitt gets sacked; LSU 44, Clemson 3. change of possession Vizzina and his offense start on the 40-yard line after a penalty called on LSU's defense. After a 2-yard gain from running back Chris Johnson, an incomplete pass, followed by a Vizzina sack, Clemson punts the ball away on 4th & 9. change of possession Landen Clark goes in at quarterback, immediately making an 8-yard rush for his offensive debut. Continuing the run game, Gage runs for three yards, then nine to move the Tigers downfield just before the quarter ends. FOURTH QUARTER LSU continues its offensive drive with Clark continuing his explosive runs, with an 8-yard rush to put LSU at a first down, before finding wide receiver Phillip Wright for a gain of 8, then losing the momentum of the drive with a 1-yard gain from running back Caden Durham and a fumble from Gage, forcing the Tigers to punt at 4th & 13. change of possession Clemson starts the drive on their 8-yard line, with a loss of three in a pass to Bantancur and a short rush from wide receiver Sellars, Clemson punts on 4th & 9 back to the Tigers. change of possession For LSU's drive, backup running back Harlem Berry comes on the field for a gain of 3 yards, followed by two quick runs from Clark. Finding wide receiver Corey Barber Jr. for a 15-yard pass, LSU inches closer to the end zone before wide receiver Phillip Wright III scores a 30-yard touchdown from Clark. The kick is good; LSU 51, Clemson 3. change of possession Clemson uses running back Jarvis Green for a series of three rushes down the middle. Vizzina then found a 25-yard reception to wide receiver Juju Preston, for the most productive drive that Clemson's offense has had in this game, finishing out the drive with an 11-yard rushing touchdown from David Eziomume. The kick is good; LSU 51, Clemson 10. change of possession LSU starts its final drive of the game on the 25-yard line, this time with backup quarterback Husan Longstreet as the offensive leader. Longstreet finds Wright downfield for a 33-yard reception before finding no gain till Gage makes the final carry for a first & 10 to finish out the game. Final score: LSU 51, Clemson 10. Sign up to our free newsletter and follow us on Facebook and X for the latest news. Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow