In March of 2025, every college football fan was looking forward to August 30 for the season-opening matchup in Memorial Stadium between LSU and Clemson . The matchup featured two teams ranked in the top 10, two top quarterbacks that were preseason Heisman favorites, and 16 future NFL Draft picks. The game was great, but it wasn't the offensive game everyone expected. Instead, it was a defensive masterclass by Blake Baker and LSU. The game ended in a 17-10 road win for LSU, a shocking score to anyone who bet on the game. The over/under was set at 56.5 in the contest, just over double the final 27-point total. But it all made sense with how both offenses had disappointing seasons for and LSU, both programs ushered in a new era. For LSU, it was out with Brian Kelly and in with Lane Kiffin. For Clemson, it was finally a taste of modern college football with its first meaningful transfer portal class.…