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Kiffin Debuts as LSU Rolls Clemson 51–10

9/8/2026

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Kiffin Debut Triumph

Coach Lane Kiffin led LSU to a 51-10 win over Clemson in his debut.
Coach Pete Golding guided Ole Miss to a 41-38 win over No. 24 Louisville.
LSU’s running game featured quarterback Sam Leavitt and running back Dilin Jones and dominated.
The SEC changed six head coaches, prompting turnover across the Group of Six conferences.
Coach Lane Kiffin’s debut earned an A+ grade from the article’s assessment.

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Minchey Powers Win

Kenny Minchey threw for 300 yards and four touchdowns as Kentucky beat Youngstown State.
Virginia Tech held VMI to negative-4 rushing yards on 43 carries in a 73-3 win.
Former Iowa State players scored four touchdowns, with quarterback Rocco Becht accounting for all, in Marshall’s 45-0 loss.
Defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn will lead a unit that includes playmakers Tony Rojas and Caleb Bacon.

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Kiffin Debut Triumph

Coach Lane Kiffin led LSU to a 51-10 win over Clemson in his debut.
Coach Pete Golding guided Ole Miss to a 41-38 win over No. 24 Louisville.
LSU’s running game featured quarterback Sam Leavitt and running back Dilin Jones and dominated.
The SEC changed six head coaches, prompting turnover across the Group of Six conferences.
Coach Lane Kiffin’s debut earned an A+ grade from the article’s assessment.

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