Clemson Gets Throttled By LSU: 55-10

Clemson’s season opener against LSU turned into a rough message in Baton Rouge, with the Tigers falling 55-10. The loss is framed as worse than Clemson’s recent struggles against top competition, including an Orange Bowl defeat, a 2013 Florida State setback, and a run that included five straight losses to South Carolina. The article argues the issue wasn’t limited to one phase: it criticizes the offensive line’s inability to hold up, a quarterback who can’t function under snap pressure, and a defense that fails to create consistent disruption. The piece concludes Clemson may need changes from Dabo Swinney, but suggests the last five seasons provide little reason for major expectations.