Tabletops in “Death Valley,” brace for impact.

Brian Kelly is facing another test in a season opener. The last time that happened, LSU lost, and Kelly slammed his fist on some plywood. What if, though, LSU actually wins this season opener against Clemson? Not a crazy thought. Kelly has assembled his best team in years.

And what if Arch Manning proves he’s worthy of the hype in Texas’ season opener against Ohio State. Also, not a crazy thought.

College football is back, and its Week 1 lineup of games is as good as ever, highlighted by No. 1 Texas at No. 2 Ohio State and No. 9 LSU at No. 6 Clemson.

On this edition of “ SEC Football Unfiltered ,” a podcast from the USA TODAY Network, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams debate whether Manning or Kelly faces more pressure in Wee

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