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Clemson Names Christopher Vizzina Starting Quarterback
Dabo Swinney said Tait Reynolds could still play as Christopher Vizzina earned the job on steadiness after a close offseason competition.
On Tuesday, Clemson Football Head Coach Dabo Swinney named Christopher Vizzina the starting quarterback for Saturday's season opener against No. 11 LSU in Baton Rouge.
Following Cade Klubnik's departure for the NFL, Vizzina won the starting role over true freshman Tait Reynolds during fall camp after serving three seasons as a backup.
Vizzina has appeared in 14 games, completing 64 of 105 passes for 596 yards and four touchdowns; his only collegiate start came last season in a loss to SMU.
Although Vizzina won the starting job, Swinney said Tait Reynolds will "likely" see playing time against LSU, with no specific plan for his usage in the game.
Seeking to rebound from a 7-6 season, the Clemson Tigers begin their 2026 schedule with new offensive coordinator Chad Morris against a ranked LSU team on Saturday.