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ESPN thinks we’re on upset alert

Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:25 pm
Posted by Cd104
Member since Aug 2018
2273 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:25 pm
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The lane hate is on an all time high lol. Nothing is guaranteed in football but we won at Clemson last year when they had a way more talented roster on paper.

Now we’re in severe upset alert against a team bringing in a first year starting qb, a brand new o line and suspect defensive line in the toughest environment to play in the country.
Posted by The Eric
Member since Sep 2008
24745 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:27 pm to
To be honest, the favorite is always on upset alert. That’s what makes it an upset.


Posted by saturncube21
Member since Nov 2015
11980 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:27 pm to
Good
Posted by RummelTiger
Official TD Sauces Club Member
Member since Aug 2004
94082 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:28 pm to
When will some of y'all learn.

It's all about clicks, engagement, and eyeballs with these morons.

Right now, LSU and shitting on LSU is moving a needle, so they pile on.

Posting this here just feeds the animal.
Posted by GeauxLaneTrain
Coastal Empire
Member since Aug 2026
258 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:28 pm to
Look at how giddy Paul is
Posted by Buzz Lightbeer
Member since Feb 2018
2793 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:28 pm to


This ain’t your daddy’s LSU team, and it sure as hell ain’t your daddy’s Clemson team either.
Posted by TNTigerman
James Island
Member since Sep 2012
12181 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:29 pm to
Their fans don't. A few minutes ago whe I was leaving the golf course, a Clemson guy I'd never seen before asked me to take it easy on them Saturday. A couple of other Clemson guys I play with sometimes don't think they have a chance.
Posted by CJ786
Member since Aug 2025
94 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:30 pm to
Tell that to the sportsbooks. Give me the odds and I'll toss the barn at it.
Posted by geauxcoco
Greenville, SC
Member since Apr 2007
13181 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:30 pm to
They need something to talk about, just let them.
Posted by Pikes Peak Tiger
Colorado Springs
Member since Jun 2023
10031 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:33 pm to
Given the distractions of the last week, it is not an absurd thought

But I do think LSU comes out pissed off and runs Dabo out of the stadium.
Posted by Buga
Member since Dec 2013
1679 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:33 pm to
quote:

It's all about clicks, engagement, and eyeballs with these morons.


I wouldn’t doubt it if ESPN actually assigned some their pundits to pick Clemson in this game.
Posted by Coater
Madison, MS
Member since Jun 2005
33602 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:34 pm to
we are college gameday. of course they want people to tune in to watch the game. not a whole lot of exciting matchups this weekend
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
36260 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:35 pm to
It's a pretty crappy slate of games. There are only 3 games involving a top 25 team where the point spread is less than 3 TDs (LSU v. Clemson, Ole Miss v. Louisville, FSU v. SMU). Assuming far fewer people care that unranked Michigan St. might be on upset alert against Toledo, the media has to stretch to find some sort of "upset alert" that my garner attention. They can twist this into presuming that Kiffin and the coaches have spent all week in courtrooms arguing for the eligibility of 3 back ups instead of preparing for Clemson. But somehow I doubt that is actually the case.
This post was edited on 9/1/26 at 12:37 pm
Posted by tallamander34
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2017
1648 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:35 pm to
The people that think we are going to come out and just roll them up are genuinely unintelligent
Posted by Bosco
Member since Dec 2007
50 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:36 pm to
quote:

This ain’t your daddy’s LSU team, and it sure as hell ain’t your daddy’s Clemson team either.


What does that even mean?
Posted by Harvey Vortac
MidCity
Member since Aug 2024
604 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:37 pm to
This weeks slate of games is pretty uninteresting and they need something to talk about.

Besides us who else is playing something besides a rent a win

Ole Miss vs Louisville
Auburn vs Baylor
Posted by NorthTxLSU
Dallas to Austin to Houston
Member since Nov 2018
15067 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:39 pm to
Gotta be one of the worst week 1 slates we've had in a long time
Posted by philly444
stuck in contraflow
Member since Nov 2008
12446 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:43 pm to
I mean sure we are on “upset alert” if that means we are playing a team with a pulse in week 1
Posted by SaintLSU
Gretna
Member since Apr 2007
4581 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:44 pm to
quote:

The people that think we are going to come out and just roll them up are genuinely unintelligent


That pretty much sums up most of the rant
Posted by sportsfan
Member since Feb 2011
4329 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 12:46 pm to
Everyone other big name program is playing a cupcake in week one. So LSU probably does have the best odds of anyone to get upset considering they are the only team that has a somewhat relevant opponent.
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