Dabo Swinney evaluates Clemson quarterbacks following loss to LSU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has not named a starting quarterback for the upcoming game against Georgia Southern after a 51-10 loss to LSU on September 5. Starting quarterback Christopher Vizzina completed 10-of-16 passes for 83 yards and threw an interception returned for a touchdown before being replaced. Freshman Tait Reynolds entered the game before halftime, finishing with four completions on six attempts for 22 yards. Swinney stated that the staff intends to review game film to evaluate both players before finalizing a decision at the position. Vizzina began the season as the starter, but the coaching staff utilized the matchup against LSU to assess both quarterbacks in game conditions. Clemson continues to monitor the development of its quarterback rotation as it prepares for its next contest.
- •Clemson lost 51-10 to LSU on September 5.
- •Christopher Vizzina finished 10-of-16 for 83 yards with one interception.
- •Tait Reynolds played in the second half, completing 4-of-6 passes for 22 yards.
- •Dabo Swinney plans to evaluate game film before naming a starter for the next matchup.
- •Clemson faces Georgia Southern in its next game.
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