Dabo Swinney addresses Clemson's quarterback competition ahead of LSU matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:02 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney discussed the ongoing quarterback competition before the season opener against LSU. Junior quarterback Christopher Vizzina is currently the frontrunner to replace Cade Klubnik, who has moved on to the NFL. True freshman Tait Reynolds is also in contention, showcasing surprising progress in the competition. Swinney opted not to pursue a transfer portal quarterback, expressing confidence in both Vizzina’s experience and Reynolds’ potential. A final decision on the starting quarterback will be made shortly before the team's first game.
- •Dabo Swinney discusses quarterback competition at ACC Media Day
- •Christopher Vizzina leads for the starting QB position
- •Tait Reynolds shows unexpected progress as a true freshman
- •Clemson opens the season against LSU next month
- •Swinney chose to avoid the transfer portal for QB options
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Dabo Swinney Didn’t Hold Back on Clemson QB Competition
"Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney has a big decision coming up in the next month as he still needs to decide who will be the starting quarterback of the team.Returning junior quarterback Christopher Vizzina is the frontrunner to replace Cade Klubnik after he left for the NFL. A surprise has occurred with true freshman Tait […] The post Dabo Swinney Didn’t Hold Back on Clemson QB Competition appeared first on HEAVY.
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