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Vizzina Throws 3 TDs in First Start as Clemson Falls to SMU, Wesco Taken to Hospital

Clemson's 3-4 record spotlights depth concerns following Cade Klubnik's ankle absence, with Bryant Wesco Jr. taken to a hospital.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers looks on during the first quarter of the game between the Clemson Tigers and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Oct 11, 2025; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney calls time out during the first half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Overview

  • With Cade Klubnik sidelined by an ankle sprain, redshirt sophomore Christopher Vizzina started and passed for 317 yards and three touchdowns without an interception.
  • SMU beat Clemson 35-24 at Memorial Stadium, dropping the Tigers to 3-4 overall and 2-3 in ACC play.
  • Clemson generated only 35 rushing yards behind a reshuffled line as left tackle Tristan Leigh sat out and freshman Brayden Jacobs made his first start.
  • The defense allowed 429 total yards and failed to produce key stops, undercutting Vizzina’s productive debut.
  • Wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. exited after a punt-return hit and was taken to a hospital, while Dabo Swinney said offensive lineman Collin Sadler’s X-rays were negative.