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Per ESPN: CLEMSON, S.C. -- — Garrett Nussmeier threw a go-ahead 8-yard touchdown pass to Trey’Dez Green in the fourth quarter, and No. 9 LSU rallied past fourth-ranked Clemson 17-10 on Saturday night for its first season-opening win since 2019, when Joe Burrow led the Tigers to an undefeated season and a national championship.

Nussmeier, who eclipsed 4,000 yards passing in his first year as a starter in 2024 after biding his time behind Jayden Daniels, got better as game went on, throwing for 134 of his 230 yards in the second half while leading two touchdown drives.

Caden Durham rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown for LSU.

LSU, retooled with a highly touted class of transfers, showed the mental and physical toughness that coach Brian Kelly was seeking after trailing 10-3 at the half.

LSU's stifling defense limited first-team preseason Associated Press All-America quarterback Cade Klubnik to 19-of-38 passing for 230 yards and an interception.

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OGTiger4 months
Defense is a total 180 from the last few years.
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TKLSUMD4 months
Defense was legit.
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lourob4 months
No it wasn't perfect, but these boys overcame a lot of adversity. They could've given up several times this game, but they didn't. That says alot about this team. For now, lets just enjoy this win. Geaux Tigas!
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LuckyTiger574 months
Great win for the team. This defense is for real. Offensively we will continue to get better. The best is yet to come.
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RaginRed4 months
Welcome back DEFENSE!!!! We've missed you!
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ShadowTigerTX4 months
Defense came to PLAY, but I'm most impressed with the O-Line. They weren't perfect but they held up a lot better than a lot feared, and they will get better as they play more together. The only mistake Nuss made was that sideways pass, and no INTs. And we all know the score should have been 24-10, if not 27-10. Great job guys!
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porge71064 months
Geaux tigers!!! Defense looked phenomenal offense will catch up nicely. On to the real Death Valley !!!
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Jdublsu4 months
Almost everyone picked Clemson. Feels good
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CajunBullet4 months
Lee Corso picked the real Tigers, the Fightin Tigers of LSU, play in the Real Death Valley!
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pitchandcatch274 months
Tiger Stadium the real Deaf Valley will be rocking next weekend, let's show our appreciation for a great win.. GEAUX TIGERS
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Dalosaqy4 months
Durham, mfers.
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Jdublsu4 months
All over heard for months is Clemsons defensive line is the greatest ever... LSU had the better DLine
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Popstiger4 months
And offensive line too
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Jabontik4 months
Outstanding. Love seeing the blitz and man behind
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Dflynn96874 months
Let’s fricking geaux!
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ThomasShelby4 months
Yeah, I’ll say it. Any nega tigers….that’s you LSUbacchus81. STTDB!!!
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Blueghost19784 months
You’re not wrong. They did it. Congrat BK.
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mla01004 months
You can see why it’s so hard to win on the Riad with favorites TX and AL going down! LSU had EVERY replay OVERTURNED against them, including a B. Brown TD, which would have made the game more indicative than the score!?!
LSU D played like Champions… Perk(ules) all over the field, tonight!!!
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irishbayou20234 months
the ncaa is officially on notice...

LSU HAS A DEFENSE!!!
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Pas Bon4 months
Screw you, Dabo. Screw you, Klem’s Son. Your elementary BS will be repaid in spades next year, you childish, pathetic SOB’s. Dabo, your preacher-man “aw sucks” shtick is beyond annoying. The 2nd arse-whipping will be even more impactful. For those who don’t know, wait until the childish BS comes out in the coming days.
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BIIIL4 months
They say both teams will be in the payoffs. LSU might, but not so sure about Clemson. They have to face FSU and S.Carolina. And if they go to an ACC championship game that could be 2 or 3 losses in addition to this one. They won't be in any playoffs with 3 losses.
LSU on the other hand may be favored in every game (yes even Alabama) for the rest of the season
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cajunmud4 months
This defense has to have name...what are we gonna call them?
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JaxTig Fan4 months
Kelly's Heroes
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Pas Bon4 months
Weeks Clappin’ Cheeks
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Like it!!
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Bill W Tiger4 months
Nice!!!!
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