{
  "id": 5911430,
  "title": "'Imagine if we had pro players': LSU blows out Clemson 51-10 as Lane Kiffin trolls all of college football",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/imagine-if-we-had-pro-players-lsu-blows-out-clemson-51-10-as-lane",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T04:59:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/imagine-if-we-had-pro-players-lsu-blows-out-clemson-51-10-as-lane-kiffin-trolls-all-of-college-football-045924770.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Baton Rouge, Louisiana — After a chaotic start, LSU's new coach Lane Kiffin guided his team to a dominant 51-10 victory over unranked Clemson in their first meeting this season. The Tigers showcased a well-oiled machine, rushing for 213 yards and 21 first downs while forcing Clemson into a single first down. Kiffin, known for his bold statements, remarked, \"Imagine if we had pro players,\" a comment that sparked mixed reactions from fans. The first half saw LSU outscore Clemson by 28 points, with standout performances from rushing stars Dilin Jones and Sam Leavitt. Leavitt's impressive performances, including two rushing touchdowns, solidified his status as a key player for the Tigers. As the game progressed, Clemson struggled to find answers, with their quarterback Chris Vizzina struggling and being replaced by Tait Reynolds, who also fell short. This victory puts LSU in a strong position heading into their next matchup against Auburn, with the Tigers now facing a much tougher challenge in their upcoming game.",
  "summary": "The Lane Kiffin LSU era faceplanted right out of the gate. But it took him no time at all to remind everybody what kind of coach he is against Clemson.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Meet the two ex-NFL players joining LSU, Lane Kiffin to play in college football games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/meet-the-two-ex-nfl-players-joining-lsu-lane-kiffin-to-play-in",
        "published": "2026-09-05T09:00:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Lane Kiffin Breaks Silence on LSU's Ex-NFL Players Bombshell",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/lane-kiffin-breaks-silence-on-lsus-ex-nfl-players-bombshell",
        "published": "2026-09-05T17:50:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}