Kiper believes the matchup will be a showcase for future NFL stars, with Clemson expected to feature multiple first-round talents. In Field Yates’ latest mock draft, four Tigers landed inside the Top 15, including edge rusher T.J. Parker at No. 8.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/lsu as The Eye-Catchers: Five Offseason Winners for LSU Football Ahead of Clemson Matchup. Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers will wrap up Fall Camp on Saturday with a scrimmage in Death Valley as the clock ticks ahead of a Week 1 clash against the Clemson Tigers.

Fawcett noted Gray chose South Carolina over LSU, Tennessee, Clemson and Ohio State. Landing someone this talented is a victory in and of itself, but that this recruiting win came over conference rivals in LSU and Tennessee made it all the more noteworthy for the Gamecocks.

LSU's season opener at Clemson is tough, the first top-10 road matchup in program history. But Clemson isn't perfect. Here's seven reasons LSU may win the game.

The 6-foot-3, 285-pounder from Richmond, Va., is ranked as the No. 1 interior offensive lineman and No. 16 overall player in the 2026 class, according to 247Sports. The same metric lists him as the top recruit from the state of Virginia.

Clemson’s head coach gave a lighthearted but memorable answer when asked if it was smart for a fan expecting a baby to show up for the Tigers opener.

How will the LSU Tigers fare this season? Our LSU beat staff and local media covering the Tigers weigh in on this compelling season that begins Aug. 30 at Clemson.

South Carolina got a huge football recruiting win with offensive lineman Darius Gray of Richmond, Va. Gray chose USC over Clemson, Ohio State, LSU and Tennessee

The Top 25 preseason coaches poll released Aug. 4. Clemson football vs. LSU will now be a primetime top-10 matchup to start the season.