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Dabo Swinney compares Clemson's Tait Reynolds to Tim Tebow

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Dabo Swinney compares Clemson's Tait Reynolds to Tim Tebow

Summary

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney made a notable comparison between freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds and Tim Tebow during a press conference on September 15. Swinney highlighted Reynolds' physical attributes and competitiveness, emphasizing that he is not predicting Reynolds will replicate Tebow's career but sees similar traits. After stepping in for the injured Christopher Vizzina, Reynolds completed 16 of 27 passes for 178 yards and rushed for 38 yards in a previous victory. Swinney named Reynolds the starting quarterback for the upcoming game against North Carolina, acknowledging the challenges a freshman may face while expressing high hopes for his development.

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•Tait Reynolds is named Clemson's starting quarterback against North Carolina.
•Swinney compared Reynolds' physical ability to Tim Tebow's.
•Reynolds completed 16 of 27 passes for 178 yards in his debut.
•He also has a strong multi-sport background, previously committed to baseball.
•Swinney anticipates growing pains but believes in Reynolds' potential.

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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney recently compared his true freshman quarterback physical ability to college football great Tim Tebow.
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