Clemson names freshman Tait Reynolds starting QB against North Carolina
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Clemson has announced that freshman Tait Reynolds will start at quarterback for their Week 3 matchup against North Carolina on Saturday, September 16, 2026. Coach Dabo Swinney confirmed Reynolds' role after he played extensively in the previous game due to starter Christopher Vizzina's elbow injury. Vizzina, who had been named the starter for the season, is week-to-week but is expected to be available. Reynolds managed 178 passing yards in the win against Georgia Southern but faced challenges, with the team converting only two of 14 third downs. Clemson is currently favored by 3.5 points over their 2-0 opponents.
- •Tait Reynolds will start at quarterback for Clemson against North Carolina.
- •Reynolds played most of the previous game after Vizzina's injury.
- •Clemson is favored by 3.5 points over North Carolina.
- •Vizzina's status remains uncertain; he is expected to be available soon.
- •Clemson enters the game after a win and a blowout loss in the first two games.
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — Clemson freshman QB Tait Reynolds will get first start vs UNC, Dabo Swinney says
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Clemson to start freshman QB Tait Reynolds in Week 3 against North Carolina
"Tait Reynolds will start for Clemson against North Carolina, but not because of Christopher Vizzina's injury, Dabo Swinney said
"Reynolds has gotten playing time in each of the Tigers' first two games of the season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 10:34 PMClemson freshman QB Tait Reynolds will get first start vs UNC, Dabo Swinney says
Tait Reynolds will start for Clemson against North Carolina, but not because of Christopher Vizzina's injury, Dabo Swinney said
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 10:30 PMClemson to start freshman QB Tait Reynolds in Week 3 against North Carolina
Reynolds has gotten playing time in each of the Tigers' first two games of the season.
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