Week in Review: Predictions, Film Breakdown and more for LSU vs. Clemson

With kickoff between LSU and Clemson set for Saturday night, the anticipated Week 1 matchup between Top 10 teams in the preseason polls is nearly here.
As time slowly inches closer to the LSU Football team beginning the season on the road vs. Clemson, here’s everything Tigers fans need to know before kickoff!
Check out this week’s top LSU Football storylines, insight, film breakdowns, predictions, and podcasts from The Bengal Tiger staff of Shea Dixon, Matthew Brune, and Bryce Koon.
Final Predictions and Previews:
Tigers fans have entire Saturday to get through before this 6:50 pm CT kickoff between LSU and Clemson, so here’s a great way to catch up on the storylines of the week.
Final Predictions and Previews:

The Bengal Tiger Staff Predictions: LSU vs. Clemson
Shea Dixon, Matthew Brune, and Bryce Koon make their final predictions – and share final thoughts – ahead of No. 9 LSU vs. No. 4 Clemson!
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The ESPN College GameDay Picks: The Tigers vs. The Tigers
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Final Lines: An unexpected betting edge in LSU vs. Clemson
LSU football is back! Here’s a breakdown of the betting lines to know and the analysis for Saturday night’s game.
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Lee Corso predicts the Tigers to win it all in final College Gameday
LSU is the pick from Lee Corso in his final College Gameday. Here’s what the legendary sports commentator said.
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Preview Pod: LSU faces massive opportunity at Clemson
Bryce Koon and Matthew Brune preview and predict LSU’s massive showdown on the road against Clemson. Which team leaves with a win?
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Projected Depth Chart vs. Clemson:

Projected depth chart vs. Clemson Week 1
The Tigers are preparing for its first game of the season and has seemingly locked in its starting lineup against Clemson.
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The Final Scrimmage Depth Chart: The Offense
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The Final Scrimmage Depth Chart: The Defense
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The AJ Haulcy/Tamarcus Cooley Drama:

PODCAST: A.J. Haulcy suspended for first half of LSU-Clemson
Bryce Koon and Matthew Brune react to the breaking news and what to make of A.J. Haulcy’s first-half absence vs. Clemson
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BREAKING: NCAA reveals ruling on an LSU starter’s suspension
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Kelly comments on AJ Haulcy’s potential suspension vs. Clemson
Brian Kelly talked about the status of starting defensive backs AJ Haulcy and Tamarcus Cooley on Thursday night. Here’s the latest.
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The Scoop: Availability of starting defensive backs Cooley, Haulcy vs. Clemson
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Main Storylines + Film Study on LSU vs. Clemson:

Keys to the game: LSU’s path to a massive win over Clemson
The Top 10 boutkick on Saturday night in a highly anticipated matchup. Here’s what to watch for and how LSU wins.
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3 LSU Football players flying under the radar vs. Clemson
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Q&A: QB Garrett Nussmeier on the No. 18, Clemson matchup
Garrett Nussmeier opened up about the honor of No. 18 and discussed what’s ahead for this LSU team this weekend.
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Analysis: What LSU will see from Clemson’s defense on Saturday
Both two teams are poised for a playoff push in 2025, but can Clemson’s defense take a step forward in Week 1 vs. the Tigers?
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Shea’s Take: 5 Tigers who can swing the game vs. Clemson
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Harold Perkins set for a “reintroduction” on national stage
After battling through an injury and uncertainty, LSU’s Harold Perkins is ready to reintroduce himself to the college football world
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The Battle of Death Valley: Why LSU-Clemson is the juiciest game this jam-packed Saturday
This LSU-Clemson game doesn’t feature Arch Manning, but the storylines make it juicier than Texas-Ohio State.
Top 10
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Bryce Underwood
Rips Justice Haynes on sideline
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ESPN College GameDay
Major announcement for Week 3
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USF loss
Hurts Florida in the wallet
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Florida ejection
DL ejected for spitting on USF
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Danny Kanell
Trolls Florida, SEC hard
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LSU’s “1-0” Mentality: Too Much or the Perfect Storm?
Brian Kelly has been preaching 1-0 since the end of last year’s bowl win. Is the concerted effort too much or just right?
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Dabo Swinney’s take on LSU’s new roster ahead of top-10 matchup
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney breaks down everything he sees in Brian Kelly’s new roster ahead of Saturday’s game.
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Tale of the Tape: How 4 transfers (really) fared vs. Clemson
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Film Study: Can Blake Baker’s defense contain Clemson QB Cade Klubnik?
The Tigers one of the top quarterbacks in the nation this weekend, testing this defense immediately in 2025.
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Behind Enemy Lines Pod: How will Clemson challenge Brian Kelly’s team?
In this episode, Bryce Koon sits down with Larry Williams of Tiger Illustrated to talk about the matchup with Clemson
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Five questions for the Tigers entering the 2025 season
The Bengal Tiger staff answers five important questions that could make or break the program’s 2025 season. Is this a playoff team?
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Stock Up: Who boosted their stock as fall camp concludes?
Who boosted their stock as fall camp concludes? Bryce Koon takes a look at four LSU players who proved themselves during August.
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The OL Discussion:

Could Braelin Moore solve LSU’s worries up front?
Could the veteran presence of Braelin Moore solve some run game issues? Brian Kelly speaks on his experienced center
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How LSU plans on rotating the offensive line vs. Clemson
The offensive line has been significant talking point throughout camp and now the rotation continues in Week 1.
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The Bengal Tiger Staff’s Season Predictions:

Shea’s Official 2025 LSU Season Predictions
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Bryce’s Official 2025 LSU Season Predictions
How will LSU fare in 2025? Bryce Koon gives his game-by-game predictions for the 2025 season. Will the Tigers make the playoff?
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Brune’s official LSU 2025 season prediction
The 2025 season is on the horizon and with it comes our official predictions! Here’s everything I think going into the year.
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