Updated Weather Forecast for Lane Kiffin, LSU vs. Dabo Swinney, Clemson Amid Lightning Delay
Bleacher Report • • general
Key Points:
- LSU and Clemson's season-opening game was delayed by lightning due to stormy weather in Baton Rouge, with kickoff pushed from 7:30 p.m. ET to 9:40 p.m. ET.
- The Weather Channel forecasted a 70% chance of thunderstorms around game time, with storms expected to end by approximately 8:15 p.m. ET.
- LSU is playing its first game under new head coach Lane Kiffin, who was hired after a successful tenure at Ole Miss, and aims to improve on last season's 7-6 record.
- LSU made significant roster changes during the offseason, securing the No. 1 transfer portal class nationally, while Clemson also seeks improvement after a 7-6 finish and has added seven new offensive starters.
- Clemson's offense features new quarterback Christopher Vizzina and returning offensive coordinator Chad Morris as the team looks to rebound under coach Dabo Swinney.
