LSU? Clemson? Head Coach Brian Kelly Thinks LSU Is 'THE Death Valley'
While both stadiums are known as Death Valley, LSU head coach Brian Kelly says they're letting Clemson borrow the name.
Since Kelly's time at LSU, the Tigers are 0-3 in season openers, and Clemson could be their toughest opponent yet.
In 2024's Week 1, LSU fell short to the USC Trojans, losing 27-20. The 2023 season saw Brian Kelly face his worst season opener, losing 45-24 to Florida State. Going back to his first season leading the Tigers, Kelly also lost to the Seminoles, 24-23.
As the winningest active NCAA coach with 313 victories, Kelly boasts a 29-11 overall record and a 17-7 SEC record.
Entering his 18th season as Clemson head coach, Dabo Swinney has had more success in season openers, with a 12-4 record.
However, Clemson has also struggled in its recent season openers, suffering a 34-3 defeat to Georgia in 2024 and a 28-7 loss to Duke in 2023.
With a 180-47 overall record, Swinney is the all-time winningest coach in Tiger history.
While Clemson opens as a three-point favorite in the Week 1 matchup, LSU leads the all-time series between the Tiger teams 3-1.
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