LSU opens Lane Kiffin era with 51-10 win over Clemson
LSU beat Clemson by 41 points in Lane Kiffin’s first game in charge, with transfer players accounting for four rushing scores.
LSU began the Lane Kiffin era with a 51-10 victory over Clemson on Saturday, using a strong ground game to pull away after a week of off-field attention. The Tigers controlled the game from start to finish in Kiffin’s debut as head coach.
Arizona State transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt and Wisconsin transfer running back Dilin Jones each scored twice on the ground for LSU, combining for four rushing touchdowns in their new uniforms. Their production helped LSU build a comfortable lead and keep Clemson from mounting a response.
The result gave LSU an emphatic start under Kiffin and left Clemson with a lopsided defeat in its season opener. The game was played in the United States on Saturday, according to ESPN.
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