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Lane Kiffin Can't Help Himself With Parting Shot After LSU Blowout

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Newest development Sep 6, 2026 · 3 reportsLane Kiffin Can't Help Himself With Parting Shot After LSU Blowout

Lane Kiffin's LSU debut ended in a 51-10 rout of Clemson, capped by a parting shot about the team's ex-NFL players controversy.

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  1. College roundup: No. 11 LSU rolls up 644 yards in Lane Kiffin’s debut, clobbers Clemson

    Headline from Hawaiitribune Herald ·

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    Lane Kiffin Can't Help Himself With Parting Shot After LSU Blowout

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  1. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    What’s next for Lane Kiffin, LSU after roster decision (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    LSU plays Clemson on Saturday night.

  2. New York Post

    LSU is home for every bit of college sports zaniness — and Lane Kiffin is only the beginning (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The hiring of Kiffin was its own soap opera, thanks to his abandonment of Ole Miss in the middle of the playoffs last year.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Lane Kiffin's debut at LSU delayed by lightning as Tigers move ahead without NFL signees (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The much-anticipated first game of the Lane Kiffin era at LSU was delayed by lightning and did not include two former NFL signees whose ongoing effort to return to college football has brought a lot of attention — and no shortage of criticism — upon the Tigers’ lightning-rod coach

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Lane Kiffin's debut with No. 11 LSU matches the hype in a 51-10 victory over outmatched Clemson (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Lane Kiffin era at LSU began with a resounding 51-10 victory over Clemson

  5. New York Post

    LSU destroys Clemson in Lane Kiffin’s debut: ‘Imagine if we had pro players’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Lane Kiffin's LSU debut was delayed, but by no means derailed.

  6. Hawaiitribune Herald

    College roundup: No. 11 LSU rolls up 644 yards in Lane Kiffin’s debut, clobbers Clemson (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    Sam Leavitt rushed for two touchdowns and passed for another, Dilin Jones rushed for two scores and No. 11 LSU’s defense dominated in a 51-10 whipping of Clemson in the season opener for both teams Saturday night in Baton Rouge, La.

  7. Fox News

    LSU had a revival, Clemson was at a funeral: Lane Kiffin’s debut sends a loud message to college football (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Lane Kiffin's LSU debut delivered a 28-3 halftime lead over Clemson as Death Valley crowds rivaled the 2019 season in a star-studded spectacle.

  8. Newsweek

    Lane Kiffin Fires Back at Critics After LSU’s Blowout Win Over Clemson (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    LSU head coach Dabo Swinney had a message for his critics following his team's blowout victory over the Clemson Tigers.

  9. Newsweek

    Lane Kiffin Can't Help Himself With Parting Shot After LSU Blowout (opens Newsweek)

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    Lane Kiffin's LSU debut ended in a 51-10 rout of Clemson, capped by a parting shot about the team's ex-NFL players controversy.

  10. Fox News

    LSU's Lane Kiffin admits he let Tiger Stadium weather delay drag on in order to hurt Clemson (opens Fox News)

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    The LSU Tigers racked up 644 total yards and 10 tackles for loss in Lane Kiffin's dominant debut, cementing themselves as a playoff contender.

  11. New York Post

    LSU fills roster in major twist to former NFL player drama (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    In the middle of all the roster drama, LSU won its first game under Lane Kiffin in a 51-10 rout over Clemson on Saturday.

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