In the aftermath of LSU's impressive Saturday night victory over Clemson, head coach Brian Kelly was quick to deflect praise to his players while highlighting the mental toughness that carried the Tigers to a statement win against a top-five opponent.

Saturday night lights took on an entirely new meaning when the Tigers prowled onto the field under the blazing Death Valley spotlights. In a top-10 showdown that had college football fans nationwide glued to their screens, the No. 4 Clemson Tigers welcomed the No. 9 LSU Tigers in what promised to be an electric battle between two storied programs.

Memorial Stadium in Clemson will be electric Saturday night at 7:30 PM on ABC as two championship contenders clash in one of college football's most anticipated season openers. The SEC-ACC showdown features preseason No. 2 Clemson against No. 6 LSU, with the host Tigers entering as 3.5-point favorites.

The Playmakers Press, edition 9 dives deep into the College Football season approaching and gives a Clemson University game day preview against LSU. There is a Fantasy football guide to help newbies and much more!

Tyler Venables enrolled at Clemson back in January 2020. Fast forward to the present, and the veteran safety is now preparing for his sixth and final season with the Tigers in 2025.

The numbers tell a compelling story about Clemson's 2025 potential. With 11 preseason All-ACC selections leading all conference schools, the Tigers have assembled what appears to be the most complete roster in the Atlantic Coast Conference. But translating preseason hype into championship reality requires execution at the highest level.

The transformation has been remarkable to witness. Three years ago, Cade Klubnik arrived in Clemson as a highly-touted recruit with championship aspirations. Now, as he enters his senior season, he's widely regarded as the best returning quarterback in college football and the ACC's Preseason Player of the Year.

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik has been named the ACC Preseason Player of the Year, highlighting the Tigers' dominance in conference predictions heading into the 2025 season.

The ACC Championship in Charlotte became a battlefield. Cold and crisp, the weather seemed to favor Clemson. Quarterback Cade Klubnik arrived ready to make history.