Clemson, LSU Coaches Share Viral Name Mixup

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney recounted a humorous vacation mishap in Grayton Beach, Florida, where he confused a concert by Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line for an event featuring LSU coach Brian Kelly. Swinney visited a gift shop and sent photos from the concert to LSU's Kelly, who replied with humor, saying, 'You just can't get away from Brian Kelly.' The story quickly went viral, with fans enjoying the mix-up and fueling excitement for the Clemson-LSU season opener on August 30, 2025. Both teams are led by Heisman-hopeful quarterbacks and enter the season with high expectations. Swinney acknowledged his mistake and embraced the lighthearted publicity ahead of their primetime showdown. Preparations for what could be a pivotal 2025 season game are underway for both programs.