Overview
- The competition remains active with junior Christopher Vizzina viewed as the frontrunner and true freshman Tait Reynolds mounting a serious challenge.
- Coach Dabo Swinney said in mid-July he opted not to pursue a veteran from the transfer portal and instead will trust the players already in the program.
- Vizzina brings limited college experience, having appeared in 14 games, thrown 105 passes and made one start that produced 317 yards and three TDs last November.
- Reynolds was a three-star recruit ranked 31st at his position by 247Sports and has been praised by coaches and teammates for his size and upside.
- Clemson will wait to name its Week 1 starter until shortly before the Sept. 5 game at LSU, which gives the chosen quarterback little time to build chemistry and raises pressure on a team that went 7-6 last season.