Swinney Names Reynolds Starting QB for UNC Game, Updates Vizzina’s Injury Status
- Clemson Football Head Coach Dabo Swinney named true freshman Tait Reynolds the starter for Saturday's game against North Carolina, following an elbow injury to senior quarterback Christopher Vizzina during the Tigers' 22-7 win over Georgia Southern.
- Reynolds replaced Vizzina after a first-quarter interception against Georgia Southern, completing 16 of 27 passes for 178 yards and rushing for 38 yards in the remainder of the game.
- Swinney said the decision is performance-based, noting Reynolds has made fewer mistakes than Vizzina. While praising Reynolds' "elite" potential, Swinney cautioned that the freshman "did some really boneheaded stuff" requiring improvement.
- Vizzina is listed as week-to-week with a non-throwing elbow injury. Swinney said the senior "should be able to play" against North Carolina, though he will serve as the backup quarterback.
- The Tigers host the undefeated North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday, September 19, at Memorial Stadium, marking Reynolds' first career start since missing his senior high school season with a hamstring injury.
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Report: Clemson QB Christopher Vizzina out vs. UNC, Tait Reynolds to start
By Field Level Media Sep 13 (Field Level Media) - The Clemson Tigers will turn to freshman Tait Reynolds at quarterback against North Carolina on Saturday with Christopher Vizzina expected to miss the game due to an elbow injury, according to multip...
Sources: Clemson QB Vizzina week-to-week; Reynolds expected to start
Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina is considered week-to-week after sustaining an elbow injury Saturday, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel. Freshman Tait Reynolds is expected to start for the Tigers against North Carolina on Saturday.
Clemson Quarterback Christopher Vizzina Injured Before UNC Game
After the Clemson Tigers‘ disastrous loss to LSU on Sept. 5, the Tigers bounced back and clinched a 22-7 victory over GA Southern on Sept. 12.Despite the win, Clemson is in murky water; their starting quarterback Christopher Vizzina is now grappling with an elbow injury.According to Pete Thamel of ESPN, he is considered week-to-week.Freshman Tait […]
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