LSU head football coach Brian Kelly threw some shade at Clemson with a "Death Valley Jr." barb ahead of the upcoming matchup between the two schools.

LSU travels to Clemson for its season opener on Aug 30. Head coach Brian Kelly is confident his Tigers will retain the real 'Death Valley' title.

LSU coach Brian Kelly called Clemson football's stadium Death Valley Jr. Here's how Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and players reacted.

On Wednesday, while addressing the Baton Rouge Rotary Club, Kelly described Clemson's Memorial Stadium as "Death Valley Junior," according to NBC 33's Brian Holland.

When asked about Kelly’s latest jab — calling Clemson’s Memorial Stadium “ Death Valley Junior ” during a Rotary Club event in Baton Rouge — Klubnik kept his response short.

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney and LSU head coach Brian Kelly have the Battle for Death Valley to open the season. / Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina / USA TODAY NETWORK via ...

Brian Kelly Sends 'Death Valley' Message To Dabo Swinney, Clemson originally appeared on The Spun. LSU and Clemson not only share a mascot but also a nickname for both of their stadiums.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly made another quip about Clemson calling its stadium Death Valley, saying it's 'Death Valley Junior.' ...

Clemson DE T.J. Parker fired back at LSU head coach Brian Kelly, who referred to Memorial Stadium as “Death Valley Junior." ...