LSU finally got over the 1-0 hump with a monster win at No. 4 Clemson on Saturday night. The win gave the Tigers their first 1-0 start since 2019, and propelled LSU from No. 9 to No. 3 in the AP Top 25 Poll.
The defense showed out while Garrett Nussmeier and company were clutch down the stretch, making timely plays in the biggest moments of the game. Before we move on to Week 2 against Louisiana Tech, here are three key stats to know that played a big role in LSU's path to victory against Clemson.