A 2025 season that started with a lot of hype didn't get off to a great start for Clemson football , as the No. 4-ranked Tigers lost to No. 9 LSU 17-10 at home in one of the most highly-anticipated matchups of Week 1.

The Clemson defense showed why it is one of the most feared units in college football, but the offense sputtered throughout the night with the exception of one first-half touchdown. The running game was completely nonexistent and star quarterback Cade Klubnik never got into a rhythm in the passing game, especially after losing star wide receiver Antonio Williams to a hamstring injury in the first half.

Head coach Dabo Swinney certainly knows that Clemson must improve on that side of the ball going forward if it wants to live up to its lofty expectations this fall. O

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