Kiper believes the matchup will be a showcase for future NFL stars, with Clemson expected to feature multiple first-round talents. In Field Yates’ latest mock draft, four Tigers landed inside the Top 15, including edge rusher T.J. Parker at No. 8.

LSU's season opener at Clemson is tough, the first top-10 road matchup in program history. But Clemson isn't perfect. Here's seven reasons LSU may win the game.

Fawcett noted Gray chose South Carolina over LSU, Tennessee, Clemson and Ohio State. Landing someone this talented is a victory in and of itself, but that this recruiting win came over conference rivals in LSU and Tennessee made it all the more noteworthy for the Gamecocks.

No. 4 Clemson was already facing a tremendous amount of pressure going into its Week 1 matchup against the No. 9 LSU Tigers. That intensifies with Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong reporting that Dobson will be in attendance for a game-day visit.

National championship or bust? CBS Sports' experts have a few bold predictions for Cade Klubnik, the Clemson Tigers, and the rest of the ACC in 2025.

The 6-foot-3, 285-pounder from Richmond, Va., is ranked as the No. 1 interior offensive lineman and No. 16 overall player in the 2026 class, according to 247Sports. The same metric lists him as the top recruit from the state of Virginia.

When LSU coach Brian Kelly watches freshman cornerback DJ Pickett, he's reminded of Kyle Hamilton, one of the best defensive players he ever had at Notre Dame.

South Carolina got a huge football recruiting win with offensive lineman Darius Gray of Richmond, Va. Gray chose USC over Clemson, Ohio State, LSU and Tennessee

Clemson’s head coach gave a lighthearted but memorable answer when asked if it was smart for a fan expecting a baby to show up for the Tigers opener.