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Scouting Clemson’s first opponent: the Kent State Golden Flashes

Game info

When: 12:02 p.m. Saturday

Where: Memorial Stadium, Clemson

TV: ESPN

Line: Clemson by 40

Three story lines

1. Kelly Bryant will get the start at quarterback, but the Tigers will play Zerrick Cooper and Hunter Johnson as well. Clemson would love to have Bryant play great and have its quarterback position settled heading into next week’s showdown with Auburn. If Bryant struggles there will be some intrigue heading into Week 2.

2. Kent State will be without head coach Paul Haynes, who is taking a medical leave of absence from the program.