Love him or hate him, all eyes will be on Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers on Saturday night in Baton Rouge, Louisiana — and no, it won't be on a courtroom floor, but on the football field. Meanwhile, head coach Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers find themselves unranked in the preseason AP Top 25 for the first time in more than a decade.
The Quarterbacks
This high-tension matchup features a battle between two quality quarterbacks. For LSU, Sam Leavitt looks to cap off an impressive college career after starting at Michigan State and later leading Arizona State to the College Football Playoff in 2024. While injuries limited Leavitt's statistical output in 2025, his dual-threat ability paired with Lane Kiffin's scheme could prove dangerous for the SEC.
Clemson will be led by Christopher Vizzina, who has waited his turn after backing up Cade Klubnik for the past couple of seasons. In limited action — including three starts — Vizzina has shown poise and appears to be a viable option to guide this offense.
The Pick
Final Score Prediction: LSU 34, Clemson 31.