Clemson’s nightmare season just took another catastrophic hit. Starting quarterback Tait Reynolds is officially out for the season after suffering a ligament tear in his left knee and will need surgery. This is a brutal blow to a team already reeling from a ton of injuries and a “disaster” of a season.
Reynolds’ Season Ends After One Drive of Chaos
The injury happened early in Saturday’s game against Georgia Tech, a game Clemson ultimately lost. Reynolds got the start but only lasted one drive. He attempted just one pass, a three-yard completion, and had one 24-yard run before getting knocked out. The freshman had only recently taken over the starting job, stepping in on September 19 against North Carolina. Up to that point, he had completed 156 of 241 passes for 1,449 yards, three touchdowns, and four interceptions. Now, his season is over.
A Quarterback Carousel, Ending In Concussion
The situation only got messier after Reynolds went down. Senior Trent Pearman came in first, but he couldn’t get anything going, completing just two of six passes for a measly six yards before being pulled. Then Christopher Vizzina jumped into the fray. He completed 12 of 27 passes for 133 yards and threw an interception. To make matters worse, Vizzina, who was already dealing with a left ankle injury and dressed as an emergency quarterback, suffered a concussion and was sent to the hospital after the game. It’s an absolute mess.
Who Even Takes The Field Against Duke?
So, with Reynolds needing surgery and Vizzina sidelined with a concussion, Clemson is in a serious bind trying to figure out who even plays quarterback on Friday night against Duke. Head Coach Dabo Swinney could go back to Pearman, or he might send out freshman Brock Bradley. There’s also Chris Denson, who actually moved from quarterback to wide receiver in the offseason. Whoever gets the call is going to have their work cut out for them. Duke’s defense is legit, only allowing 15.3 points per game. This is going to be a brutal test.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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