Countdown to College Football: LSU set to face talented Clemson in high-profile season opener

The college football season is fast approaching, with just two months until we witness exciting matchups in Week 1.

On August 30, LSU and Clemson will face off in what is anticipated to be one of the most captivating games not only of the opening weekend but of the entire 2025 season. This SEC-ACC clash features preseason No. 2 Clemson against No. 6 LSU, with the host Tigers from the ACC starting as early 3.5-point favorites. Both teams have their sights set on the national championship and aim to be the last team standing, lifting the crystal trophy amid a shower of confetti.

For LSU fans, who haven't celebrated an opening-week victory since 2019, a win on the road against a top-tier opponent would be significant—a bold statement to the college football world. That's because Clemson is just that formidable.