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Joe Burrow and LSU line up against the Clemson defense in the 2020 CFP national championship game.
Jan 13, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow (9) calls for the ball at midfield against Clemson Tigers in the College Football Playoff national championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

How To Watch Clemson vs. LSU: Kickoff Time, TV Channel & Live Stream for Today's Top-10 Showdown

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In a rematch of the 2020 CFP national championship, LSU takes on Clemson in a matchup to decide who the real tigers are. Both of these teams are pre-season championship contenders, ranked in the top 10 of the AP Preseason Poll, but only one can go 1-0. Which of the Tigers will it be?

How to watch Clemson vs. LSU game tonight

  • Matchup: LSU vs Clemson
  • Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT)
  • TV Channels: ABC
  • Live Stream Platform: DirecTV Stream (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Clemson, South Carolina
  • Stadium: Memorial Stadium ("Death Valley")

Predictions, odds, and spread for Clemson vs. LSU

 Key Line 
  Clemson  
  LSU  
Point Spread
-3.5 / -4
+3.5 / +4
Moneyline
-165 / -185
+140 / +150

Key players to watch on the Clemson Tigers

  • Cade Klubnik – Offense – Klubnik led Clemson to a 10-4 record, winning the ACC and returning to the College Football Playoff, and is considered a Heisman contender entering 2025.
  • Antonio Williams – Offense – Williams led Clemson in receiving in 2024 with 904 yards and is one of Klubnik's top targets in the passing game.
  • T.J. Parker – Defense – Parker set a Clemson single-season forced-fumble record with six and led the team with 11 sacks in 2024, establishing himself as a relentless pass rusher.

Key players to watch on the LSU Tigers

  • Garrett Nussmeier – Offense – Nussmeier played at an elite level down the stretch in 2024, leading LSU on a three-game winning streak to close the season and is considered a Heisman Trophy favorite for 2025.
  • Aaron Anderson – Offense – Anderson emerged in 2024 as LSU's leading receiver with 61 catches for 884 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing efficiency and dynamic playmaking after transferring from Alabama.
  • Whit Weeks – Defense – Weeks was one of the SEC's most productive defenders in 2024, ranking second among SEC linebackers in pressures and stops during his breakout campaign.

Key stats for Clemson Tigers (2024)

TEAM
PPG
YDS/G
PASS YDS/G
RUSH YDS/G
PAPG
YAPG
TO GAINED
SACKS
FG%
PUNTS/G
FGM/G
Clemson
34.7
451.9
278.5
173.4
23.4
374.1
26
2.5
72.0
4.4
1.3

Key stats for LSU Tigers (2024)

TEAM
PPG
YDS/G
PASS YDS/G
RUSH YDS/G
PAPG
YAPG
TO GAINED
SACKS
FG%
PUNTS/G
FGM/G
LSU
30.5
431.5
315.2
116.4
24.3
364.4
14
34.0
79.3%
2.5
1.8

Who's winning the Clemson vs. LSU matchup?

As of now, the Clemson Tigers are favored by around 3 points, but this game is a toss up. With two quarterbacks ranked as the best in the country, it sets up a good game. More questions lie on LSU's defense however, and if they contain Clemson's group of experienced receivers.