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.

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.

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.

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.

Clemson’s newest quarterback commit had a pretty good week. It began when four-star Kharim Hughley (Gainesville, GA) was named to the Preseason All-State team by the Atlanta Touchdown Club. Then on Thursday night,

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

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.

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.