{
  "id": 5917188,
  "title": "Lane Kiffin’s debut with No. 11 LSU matches the hype in a 51-10 victory over outmatched Clemson",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/lane-kiffins-debut-with-no-11-lsu-matches-the-hype-in-a-51-10-victory-5917188",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T05:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/clemson-lsu-score-kiffin-19b39ee7f851b8ab0695f8a5a6bbe533"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LSU head coach Lane Kiffin's debut at No. 11 LSU ended in a 51-10 victory over Clemson on Saturday night. Sam Leavitt led the charge with 113 yards and two rushing touchdowns, while adding 230 yards and a touchdown through the air. Jordan Ross returned an interception for a score, and LSU dominated with 644 total offensive yards. The \"Lane Train\" led by 31-3 at halftime, outgaining Clemson 336 yards to 54 and securing 21 first downs to Clemson's one. Kiffin, who had two former Mississippi players on his roster, remained tight-lipped about their statuses despite fervent opposition from the NCAA and SEC. The game began nearly two hours late due to a downpour and lightning delay, but LSU's up-tempo offense quickly silenced any doubts, scoring 140 yards on 23 plays. Dilin Jones, a Wisconsin transfer, finished with 113 yards and two touchdowns, followed by a 1-yard run that put LSU ahead 10-3. Ross' crucial 30-yard interception return extended LSU's lead to 17-3 before Leavitt's two scoring runs put the game out of reach.",
  "summary": "BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lane Kiffin’s LSU debut was delayed, but by no means derailed. Sam Leavitt complemented his 113 yards and two rushing touchdowns with 230 yards and a TD passing, edge rusher Jordan…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Lane Kiffin’s debut with No. 11 LSU matches the hype in a 51-10 victory over outmatched Clemson",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/lane-kiffins-debut-with-no-11-lsu-matches-the-hype-in-a-51-10-victory",
        "published": "2026-09-06T05:11:20.000Z"
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  "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."
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