Clemson lost 17-10 at home to LSU while Miami beat Notre Dame 27-24, prompting a market shift that moved Miami's odds from +425 to +325. Clemson managed only 261 total yards, 13 first downs, went 3-for-13 on third down, and was shut out in the second half. Cade Klubnik completed 19-of-38 with an interception, and the run game produced 31 yards on 20 carries. With Klubnik as starter, Clemson is 3-5 against ranked opponents and the offense struggles to create explosive plays and a consistent identity. The defense allowed 354 yards and lost the possession battle by nearly 15 minutes.
Heading into the season, I had Clemson circled. Preseason, they were the even-money ACC favorite, and I thought they had the balance, depth, and experience to control this conference. Miami, meanwhile, sat second on the odds board at +425. I saw potential, but I needed proof before buying in. After Week 1, everything feels different. Clemson lost 17-10 at home to LSU,
They finished with just 261 total yards and only 13 first downs to LSU's 25, went 3-for-13 on third down, and were shut out in the second half. Cade Klubnik went 19-of-38 with one interception, but he didn't have much help, as the run game was nonexistent, managing only 31 yards on 20 carries. LSU controlled the line of scrimmage, and once Clemson became one-dimensional, the offense stalled.
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