Opening-game problems have become a symbol for LSU falling short. The 2025 opener against Clemson is a chance to "change the narrative."

Dabo Swinney shares a hilarious story about confusing LSU coach Brian Kelly for a popular country music singer.

While on vacation in Florida, Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney thought LSU's Brian Kelly was having a concert. Here's what led to the confusion.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney planned to keep the story to himself until his Tigers faced LSU on August 30 in Atlanta. Over the summer, while vacationing in Florida, Swinney was told that Brian Kelly’s wife owned a souvenir shop near the beach he was visiting.

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers stole the show on day one of SEC Media Days with Garrett Nussmeier, Whit Weeks and Chris Hilton Jr. representing the program in Atlanta. The Bayou Bengals made their rounds across the Peach State with Nussmeier and Co. addressing the media to break down what's in store for the 2025 season.

Because now it’s a goal,” LSU coach Brian Kelly says. “A tangible, specific and difficult goal.” And a flashpoint to what has become a critical season for Kelly. When LSU travels to Clemson to begin the season,