LSU vs Clemson Week 1 Review
Erik Trosclair • September 3, 2025
Let's get into it!
For the 1st time since 2019, LSU fans can cheer after week 1.
The two teams trade punts on their opening possessions of the game. On the 2nd play of LSU's next drive, tight end Bauer Sharp fumbles the ball, and Clemson recovers. Clemson takes advantage of the turnover and kicks a 42 yard field goal. Clemson 3-0. The two teams trade punts on their following possessions. LSU puts together an 8 play 49 yard drive, and Damian Ramos kicks a 52 yard field goal. Tied 3-3. Clemson marches down with a 13 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by a 1 yard TD run by Adam Randall. Clemson 10-3. LSU puts together a promising 12 play 62 yard drive, but Chris Hilton Jr. fumbles, and Clemson recovers. Clemson kneels to finish out the half. Clemson opens the 2nd half with an 8 play 45 yard drive, but they miss a 48 yard field goal. LSU had a strong 8 play 69 yard drive that was capped off by a 2 yard TD run by Caden Durham. Tied 10-10. On the 2nd play of Clemson's next drive, Mansoor Delane picks off Cade Klubnik. LSU puts together an 8 play 25 yard drive, but they miss a 46 yard field goal. Clemson goes 3 and out. LSU goes on a huge 11 play 73 yard drive that was capped off by an 8 yard TD reception by Trey'Dez Green. LSU 17-10. Clemson turns it over on downs. The teams trade punts on their following possessions. Clemson turns it over on downs. LSU kneels out the clock. LSU wins 17-10!
Takeaways
- The transfer portal has paid off big time for LSU. Mansoor Delane and Braelin Moore showed up big!
- Caden Durham and this offensive line were just what LSU ordered in this one. They were able to keep the Clemson defense off balance.
- ALL ABOARD THE NUSS BUS!
AWARDS
Offensive MVP - Garrett Nussmeier - What more can you ask from your leader? Big time players step up in big moments!
Defensive MVP - PJ Woodland - 5 total tackles, 1 sack, 1 TFL, and 1 pass defended. This guy has a bright future!
Fun Fact: For all you Varsity Blues fans out there, go check out the formation LSU was in on the Trey'Dez Green TD reception play. Did Lance Harbor call this play?
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