Clemson/LSU Matchup Winners

QB - Klubnik vs. Nussmeier

Winner: Klubnik - Nuss and Klubnik are two gunslingers with a slew of receivers to throw to to make plays in the short and intermediate passing game, but Klubnik’s proven running ability to Nuss’s unproven dual threat attack (although he’s been working on it) gives Klubnik an edge. Klubnik totaled 463 rushing yards last season on 119 carries for seven touchdowns on the ground.

WR

Winner: LSU

While Clemson has proven experience with bigger size than LSU, the speed from the trio of Brown, Hilton, Aaron Anderson are arguably the fastest pure speed receivers in the country. Hilton’s vertical threat is the best in the country imo. There isn’t anyone that can keep up with him (hence most of Hilton’s receptions are deep balls). Brown and Anderson are a bigger threat in the short-intermediate game and behind the line of scrimmage because of their twitchy first step and elusiveness

TE

Winner- LSU

Do we really need to discuss this? Trey’Dez Green and Bauer Sharp are matchup nightmares for anyone and expect BOTH guys to be in the game at the same time fairly often, particularly to help the O-Line. Clemson has Ian Schieffelin, who they brought over from the basketball team but he is OUT for the LSU game for a DUI charge

RB- Adam Randall vs Caden Durham

Winner: LSU

After transitioning from wide receiver, Randall will be the featured back in the 2025 season following the departures of Phil Mafah and Will Shipley to the NFL. Give me a proven, explosive sophomore projected to lead the SEC in rushing over a guy who is changing positions any day

OL

Winner: Clemson

Coached by former Ole Piss HC Matt Luke, they have brought back 4 of their 5 starters from last year - Tristan Leigh, Ryan Linthicum, Walker Parks and Blake Miller. Walker Parks is a super senior but is reported to be on crutches so hopefully he sits out. LSU brings in a whole new look with a mix of young talent and power 4 experience led by Center Braelin Moore from VT. Clemson’s experience is what gives them the edge at the line of scrimmage.


DL
Winner: Clemson

Peter Woods (DT) A top prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft, Woods excels as a run defender and pass rusher.
T.J. Parker (Edge): Led the Power Four in sacks last season and is a projected first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Will Heldt (Edge): A transfer from Purdue, Heldt adds another proven threat to the pass rush.
DeMonte Capehart (DT): A senior with significant experience, providing strength and size in the interior.
Stephiylan Green (DT): Another interior lineman who adds to the unit's depth and experience.

Prediction: LSU 24, Clemson 20
LSU defense coming out party and Durham breaks off a few big runs to put us on plus side of the field leading to points. Perkins and Weeks brothers speed will limit/elimate Klubnik’s rushing attack