Experts Unanimously Predict Clemson-LSU Week 1 Showdown

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Week 1 of the new college football season is upon us, with there being multiple big games on the schedule.

But there may not be any bigger matchup than the one between the Clemson Tigers and the LSU Tigers from Baton Rouge. Both teams come into this game with a lot to prove, giving each program a chance to make some early-season statements.

For Clemson, they can knock off a highly talked-about team in LSU, giving them the opportunity to turn the page on a poor 2025 season. Clemson also has a chance to get some revenge for their 17-10 loss to LSU a year ago at home.

For LSU, they come in wanting to prove themselves with new head coach lane Kiffin. All offseason, the Tigers have been discussed heavily, both for good and bad reasons.

This game should draw a large audience, and there is a lot of excitement around it. But heading into the contest, the CBS college football crew has made its predictions for the game, including former LSU head coach Brian Kelly.

All members of the crew picked LSU to win the game, which could give Clemson even more motivation.

But Clemson will have their work cut out for them in this contest, especially having to head to Tiger Stadium. Tiger Stadium is one of the loudest and toughest places to place in all of college football, giving Clemson a real challenge early in the year.

Head coach Dabo Swinney has discussed the noise level that his team will face, but he isn't backing down from the challenge.

"I don't think you can simulate 100k people and the craziness that's going to be involved in the environment," Swinney said.

If Clemson is to come out of this game with a win, they'll need to start off strong. Quieting down the crowd will be step one, while exciting their brand of football.

Most people are counting Clemson out of this game heading into kickoff, and this could be a mistake. Swinney is one of the more experienced coaches in the sport, and he should have his guys ready to go from the topening kick off.

Both teams need this game to go their way, but Clemson could be entering the contest with a chip on its shoulder. All offseason, they have been overlooked, meaning that this game could have been circled on the schedule.

LSU may be seen as the favorite heading into the game, but we can't discount Clemson pulling off the upset.

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