Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina to miss game against North Carolina
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Clemson starting quarterback Christopher Vizzina will not play in the Week 3 game against North Carolina due to a left elbow injury sustained during the recent victory over Georgia Southern. The injury has Vizzina labeled as week-to-week, with freshman Tait Reynolds expected to make his first career start. Vizzina had completed four of seven passes for 19 yards, one touchdown, and one interception before exiting the game. Reynolds otherwise led the Tigers to a 22-7 win, completing 16 of 27 passes for 178 yards. Clemson stands at 1-1 as they prepare to host the 2-0 Tar Heels in their ACC opener at noon ET on Saturday.
- •Vizzina is out with a left elbow injury.
- •Tait Reynolds will start against North Carolina.
- •Clemson is 1-1 following a win over Georgia Southern.
- •Game time is scheduled for noon ET on Saturday.
- •Clemson's upcoming match is their ACC opener.
- 9:04 PMESPN NCAAF — Sources: Clemson QB Vizzina week-to-week; Reynolds expected to start
- 7:59 PMYahoo Sports — Clemson starting quarterback to miss North Carolina game
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — Clemson quarterback expect to miss at least a game, freshman to start
"Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina is considered week-to-week after injuring his elbow Saturday, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel. Freshman Tait Reynolds is expected to start when the Tigers host North Carolina in their ACC opener Saturday.
"Clemson starting quarterback Christopher Vizzina will miss the Tigers' Week 3 game against the North Carolina Tar Heels.
"According to reports, Clemson co-starring quarterback Christopher Vizzina is expected to miss some time with an injury.
Sources
External links- ESPN NCAAFSep 13, 2026, 9:04 PMSources: Clemson QB Vizzina week-to-week; Reynolds expected to start
Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina is considered week-to-week after injuring his elbow Saturday, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel. Freshman Tait Reynolds is expected to start when the Tigers host North Carolina in their ACC opener Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 7:59 PMClemson starting quarterback to miss North Carolina game
Clemson starting quarterback Christopher Vizzina will miss the Tigers' Week 3 game against the North Carolina Tar Heels.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 7:57 PMClemson quarterback expect to miss at least a game, freshman to start
According to reports, Clemson co-starring quarterback Christopher Vizzina is expected to miss some time with an injury.
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