Bart Boatwright’s Photo Gallery: Clemson vs. LSU
By: Gavin Oliver September 6, 2026

Following a two-hour pregame lightning delay, Clemson suffered a 51-10 loss to No. 11 LSU on Saturday night in Baton Rouge, La., in the 2026 season opener for both teams.

It marks the worst loss of Dabo Swinney’s career as a head coach, and it also marks Clemson’s fourth consecutive season-opening defeat and fifth in the past six seasons.

Clemson will play its 2026 home opener this Saturday when the Tigers host Georgia Southern at Memorial Stadium (7:30 p.m., ACC Network).

Check out Bart Boatwright’s photo gallery for The Clemson Insider from the Clemson-LSU game: LINK

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and LSU head coach Lane Kiffin meet after after Clemson’s 51-10 loss to LSU Saturday, September 5, 2026 at LSU’s Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. (Bart Boatwright/The Clemson Insider)