Week 1 College Football Playoff impact games: LSU vs. Clemson headlines, downballot shots could define weekend

Week 1 of the college football season features several high-stakes matchups with College Football Playoff implications, headlined by Lane Kiffin's debut as LSU head coach against Clemson. Pete Golding also faces his first test as Ole Miss head coach in a road game at Louisville. Both games are among multiple opening-weekend contests that could significantly shape early CFP standings and positioning.