The start of the college football season also means the return of College GameDay.
Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee and Nick Saban are set to begin the new season of College GameDay in Baton Rouge, Louisiana ahead of the 7:30 p.m. ET game between Clemson and LSU. The matchup marks Lane Kiffin’s debut as the head coach of the LSU Tigers.
It’s the second year in a row that Clemson and LSU open the season against each other. Last year, LSU beat Clemson, 17-10, in the opener.
Watch Clemson vs. No. 11 LSU for free
- When: Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
- How to watch for free: Fubo (five-day free trial)
- Channel: ABC
Both programs are looking to rebound from up-and-down 2025–26 campaigns that finished below their standard championship expectations.
Clemson posted an 8-5 record, navigating midseason ACC stumbles before capping the year with a loss to Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl. LSU similarly finished 7-6, enduring a rigorous SEC schedule before wrapping up its season with a close loss to Houston in the Texas Bowl.
If you want to tune in to today’s College GameDay kickoff, here’s what you need to know.
What time does College GameDay start today?
The first College GameDay of the season, live from Baton Rouge, airs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. today, Sept. 5, on ESPN.
Clemson vs. LSU time
The Clemson vs. LSU game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET tonight on ABC.
How to watch Clemson vs. LSU live for free
If you don’t have cable, the best way to tune in to today’s CFB season openers is with a live TV streaming service.
Fubo is one of our favorites — and one we especially recommend to sports fans. The service offers a number of live TV plans that have all of the channels you’ll need to stream college football all season long, including ABC, where tonight’s game is airing.
Both the Pro plan ($63.99 for your first month) and the Sports + News package ($54.99 for your first month) come with a free trial.
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