Clemson video board catches fire during LSU matchup

Memorial Stadium is on fire for Saturday night’s game between Clemson and LSU — literally. Shortly after the game got started, the video board had smoke emerging from the top. Not usually what you find during a football game.

For now, the game is still on-going. No delay appears to be required as players are still out there on the field. Hopefully a good sign the situation is under control and nobody is in any kind of danger.

A video was captured and posted on social media. There are some flashing lights in the background, potentially being fire trucks. You can check out the full video from X user darealmattjones here.

The Clemson video board has caught on fire! pic.twitter.com/GwXVACwWTy

— matt jones (@darealmattjones) August 31, 2025

To this point, the fire has not been mentioned on the ABC/ESPN broadcast quite yet. As you can tell from the video, a good chunk of fans are sitting right under the scoreboard. It’s at full capacity too, having a large portion of people in standing room only.

Hopefully, the issue gets resolved in relatively quick fashion. A great crowd has formed and delaying the game would take out a lot of life inside the stadium. Clemson and LSU have come out on fire too, wanting to get a massive win to begin the season. A fun one should develop in front of our eyes over the next few hours.

ESPN provides injury update on Antonio Williams after early injury

One of Clemson‘s top targets in the passing game appeared to be injured early in the first quarter against LSU. Star wide receiver Antonio Williams was seen grabbing his hamstring as he limped to the Tigers’ sideline.

He briefly entered the injury tent with team personnel. Moments later, ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe provided an update on the situation.

“Well guys, a huge development for the Clemson Tigers,” Rowe reported during the first half. “Their most versatile wide receiver, Antonio Williams, limped off the field grabbing at his right hamstring. He’s been in the injury tent. I can see them working on that hamstring.

“This is a huge deal because he can line up everywhere on the field. He’s a big part of the Clemson offensive plan. In his place I’ve seen Tyler Brown, the redshirt sophomore, go sit on the bench with the starting wide receivers to start looking at the iPad. He’ll have to come in next for Antonio.”

On3’s Thomas Goldkamp contributed to this report