{"id":261267,"date":"2026-09-06T15:50:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T15:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/06\/cowboys-great-dez-bryant-has-high-praise-for-lane-kiffin-after-lsu-humiliates-clemson-in-week-1-clash\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T15:50:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T15:50:31","slug":"cowboys-great-dez-bryant-has-high-praise-for-lane-kiffin-after-lsu-humiliates-clemson-in-week-1-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/06\/cowboys-great-dez-bryant-has-high-praise-for-lane-kiffin-after-lsu-humiliates-clemson-in-week-1-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys great Dez Bryant has high praise for Lane Kiffin after LSU humiliates Clemson in Week 1 clash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"5214088\" data-slug-id=\"2832894\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lane Kiffin&#8217;s tenure with the LSU Tigers got off in style as the program crushed the Clemson Tigers 51-10 in the season opener in front of over 100,000 fans on Saturday. LSU allowed a field goal in the second minute of the game and then went on to score 51 points before letting Clemson disturb the scoreboard.<\/p>\n<p>Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver heaped praise on Kiffin after LSU&#8217;s dominating win over Clemson.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"template__newsletter-inline-banner-form-combo-widget\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<p><img id=\"subscribe-img\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\nThanks for the submission!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Put some respect on Lane Kiffin\u2019s name. LSU is for real!\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udfff,&#8221; Bryant tweeted.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><template id=\"bets-today-poll\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"preview-card-holder bets-today-poll\">\n<p><span class=\"date\"\/> \u2022 <span class=\"time\"\/><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"bottom-tagline top\" data-tab=\"top\">\n<p>Looking to predict NFL playoff Scenarios? Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/nfl\/nfl-playoff-predictor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\" class=\"bottom_tagline_link\" data-tab=\"top\">NFL Playoff Predictor<\/a> for real-time simulations and stay ahead of the game!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The win comes after a controversial summer for Kiffin. From leaving Ole Miss to getting backlash from other programs for bringing in players who had just been cut from NFL training camps, his entire summer was a massive headline.<\/p>\n<p>Clemson&#8217;s coach, Dabo Swinney, had called the state of college recruiting and the push for pro players embarrassing for the sport. The whole drama likely made the win even sweeter for Kiffin and LSU.<\/p>\n<p>Kiffin&#8217;s rebuilt lineup completely outclassed Swinney&#8217;s program. Arizona State transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt moved the ball at will against Clemson&#8217;s defense. LSU&#8217;s defensive front made life miserable for Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina.<\/p>\n<p>Near the end of the first quarter, edge rusher Jordan Ross intercepted a pass and returned it 30 yards for a pick-six, extending LSU&#8217;s lead to 17-3. By halftime, the margin was 31-3, and the Tigers never let off the gas in a 41-point win.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/nfl\/news-lane-kiffin-takes-jab-pat-mcafee-asking-sued-sec-amid-backlash-supporting-players-returning-nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Lane Kiffin takes a jab at Pat McAfee for asking about being sued by SEC amid backlash for supporting players returning from NFL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/nfl\/news-just-keep-away-sorority-girls-nick-saban-s-blunt-warning-tigers-coach-s-pre-lsu-life-resurfaces-ahead-clemson-clash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">&#8220;Keep Lane Kiffin away from sorority girls&#8221;: Nick Saban&#8217;s blunt warning from Tigers coach&#8217;s pre-LSU life surfaces ahead of season opener vs. Clemson<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Lane Kiffin explains LSU decision on former NFL players<\/h2>\n<p>Lane Kiffin&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/college-football\/lsu-tigers-football\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">LSU<\/a> has two former NFL players on its roster in tight end Dae\u2019Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris. Neither player featured in the program&#8217;s season opener on Saturday. The Tigers&#8217; coach shared his stance on the duo during Saturday&#8217;s episode of College GameDay.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI believe that you fight for what you believe in, and I believe these kids have an opportunity to play. Just like all the other kids around the country that are winning court cases and being put on rosters. But at the same time, I\u2019m the head coach of LSU, and I had to make a decision that is for the big picture of LSU and the LSU football program.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>LSU\u2019s decision to bring in former NFL players has drawn criticism from several coaches. 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