2025 LSU Week 1 Preview
Erik Trosclair • August 29, 2025
Let's get into it!
When: Saturday, August 30th, 2025, 6:30 CST
Where: Clemson Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC
Channel: ABC
Spread: Clemson -4
O/U: 57.5
The 2025 LSU football season kicks off Saturday night against the Clemson Tigers. This game is one of many top 25 week 1 matchups. This will be the 5th time these schools meet on the gridiron, but it will be the 1st regular season matchup. LSU leads the series 3-1.
Clemson Tigers
Clemson is led by quarterback Cade Klubnik. Klubnik looks to be a 1st round draft pick in next year's NFL draft. Antonio Williams, TJ Moore, Bryant Wesco, and Tristan Smith are the leading pass catchers on this offense. Williams is a stud receiver who needs to be accounted for at all times. Look for Clemson to have a bit of a rotation at the running back position with Adam Randall leading the way. The defensive end position will be led by Will Heldt and TJ Parker. The defensive tackle room will be led by Peter Woods, DeMonte Capeheart, and Stephiylan Green. The defensive backfield will be held down by Avieon Terrell, Ashton Hampton, Jeadyn Lukas, and Khalil Barnes. Wade Woodaz, Sammy Brown, Jeremiah Alexander, and Jamal Anderson will be the leaders at the linebacker position. This may be the best team LSU faces all season. They are high powered in all aspects of the game.
LSU Tigers
The LSU Tigers have not won a season opener since Joe Burrow was the starting quarterback. Head coach Brian Kelly has said this is his most talented team since he has taken over in Baton Rouge. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier will be the leader of this team. Caden Durham looks to build off of a stellar freshman campaign. The biggest question mark is the Tiger offensive line, as they are replacing 4 starters. The Tiger receiver room is loaded with playmakers. Aaron Anderson and Chris Hilton Jr. are big play threats. Trey'Dez Green and Bauer Sharp will provide a nice 1-2 punch at the tight end position. The LSU defense will be led by Harold Perkins Jr. and Whit Weeks. These 2 playmakers will be flying to the football
Keys to the Game
- The Trenches - This Clemson defensive line is LOADED with talent. Can the LSU offensive line slow this defensive front?
- Field Flippers - Can Barion Brown or Zavion Thomas get the Tigers into good field position? These 2 elusive returners can be weapons for the Tigers.
- Quick and Efficient - Can this LSU offense keep this Clemson defense off balance early on? Look for LSU to utilize quick routes, screen plays, and quick runs to get the Clemson Tigers off balance early on.
This game will be full of NFL caliber talent. Enjoy it Tiger fans!
Fun Fact: Clemson's Co-OC, Matt Luke, and LSU's running back coach, Frank Wilson, coached together at Ole Miss in 2005.
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