Three takes from LSU coach Brian Kelly’s news conference Monday to preview the Tigers’ season opener. No. 9-ranked LSU takes on No. 4 Clemson at 6:30 p.m. on ABC:

1. All eyes on 18

It’s hard to believe that Garrett Nussmeier will be the Tigers’ first starting quarterback to wear No. 18 since Matt Mauck in 2003. Mauck started the No. 18 tradition as a mark of leadership, and Kelly said it “sends a great message” to have the quarterback wearing that number again. Great teams typically have great leaders at quarterback. Nussmeier has exhibited leadership since he started the Reliaquest Bowl in place of Jayden Daniels and seems an excellent choice.

2. Does more mean less?

Kelly said LSU was likely to play a rotation of seven or eight offensive lineman against Clemson. Depth is good for mos

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