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Christopher Vizzina starts for Clemson in season opener against LSU

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Christopher Vizzina starts for Clemson in season opener against LSU
Summary

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney named senior quarterback Christopher Vizzina the starter for the team's September 5 matchup against No. 13 LSU in Baton Rouge. Vizzina, who won the starting job over freshman Tait Reynolds, makes his first start of the 2026 season tonight. While he previously served as a backup to Cade Klubnik for three seasons, Vizzina appeared in 14 games and made one start during the 2025 campaign. Swinney described the competition for the quarterback position as ongoing despite the decision for the opener. The coach expects Vizzina to manage the offense and maintain ball security rather than produce superhuman results. Vizzina is a native of Birmingham, Alabama, and previously starred at Briarwood Christian High School before joining the Tigers.

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  • •Dabo Swinney named Christopher Vizzina as the starting quarterback for the LSU game.
  • •The season opener is scheduled for September 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Baton Rouge.
  • •Vizzina previously made one career start in 2025 during an injury absence for Cade Klubnik.
  • •Swinney stated that the overall quarterback competition remains open beyond the first game.
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Before Christopher Vizzina takes the field against LSU, learn more about his journey and his road to become Clemson's starting quarterback.

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