Clemson vs. LSU

Thursday, January 1, 1959, Sugar Bowl Share

No. 1 LSU beat No. 12 Clemson 7–⁠0. It was their first meeting; after it, LSU led the series 1–⁠0.

Neutral site12Clemson8–⁠3 in 1958

Neutral site1LSU11–⁠0 in 1958

FinalTV: NBCAttendance 80,331Referee: John J. Lynch (SEC) (split crew between SEC & ACC)

MVP Billy Cannon (LSU)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

LSU 64% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

LSU leads 5–⁠1 in six meetings, counting the five since this game.