No. 9 LSU came out victorious in the battle for the name of the true "Death Valley."

LSU defeated No. 6 Clemson 17-10 on Saturday, Aug. 30 from Memorial Stadium in Clemson , South Carolina in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season , marking the first 1-0 start for coach Brian Kelly since he took over at LSU.

Following the victory, Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier proclaimed he's "excited to return to 'Death Valley,'" the nickname both schools use for their home field. Nussmeier threw for 230 yards and the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter in the victory.

Nussmeier's 8-yard touchdown pass to Trey'Dez Green with 12:18 left in the fourth quarter gave LSU its first lead of the game. Elsewhere, Caden Durham finished with 17 rushes for 74 yards and a touchdown, whil

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