LSU @ Clemson picks

Clemson returns four starting offensive linemen, as well as two reserves with starting experience, to block for senior quarterback Cade Klubnik. The veteran uncorked a deep ball last season, throwing 16 TDs on passes traveling 20+ yards in the air, and that could expose what has been an inconsistent LSU secondary. Mostly, Clemson's offense has a high floor with that offensive line in front of Klubnik, and its defense returns four of its top-five disruptors. That is the core of a national title contender, opening the season against a program that has loudly scuffled along for three years under Brian Kelly.