Freshmen Steal Show in Orange & White Game

Quarterback Tait Reynolds impresses in Clemson's annual spring scrimmage

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:48pm

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Clemson's annual Orange & White spring game featured standout performances from several freshmen, including quarterback Tait Reynolds, who led scoring drives for both the White and Orange teams. Redshirt junior quarterback Christopher Vizzina also had a solid outing, throwing a touchdown pass to freshman wide receiver Gordon Sellars.

Why it matters

The spring game provides an early glimpse into Clemson's roster for the upcoming 2026 season, with the strong showings from young players like Reynolds and Sellars suggesting the Tigers have promising talent in their pipeline.

The details

Reynolds, a true freshman from Queen Creek, Arizona, led the White team on a 9-play, 54-yard scoring drive and also directed a 7-play, 50-yard touchdown march for the Orange squad, capping it with a 1-yard QB keeper. He finished 6-of-8 passing for 68 yards. Vizzina, the projected starting QB, completed 10-of-18 passes for 95 yards and a touchdown. The Orange team, stacked with many of Clemson's projected starters on offense and defense, defeated the White 23-3.

  • The Orange & White Spring Game took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • Clemson will begin fall camp in late July or early August 2026.
  • The 2026 season kicks off on September 5, 2026 at LSU.

The players

Tait Reynolds

A true freshman quarterback from Queen Creek, Arizona who had an impressive showing in Clemson's spring game.

Christopher Vizzina

Clemson's redshirt junior quarterback and the projected starter for the 2026 season.

Gordon Sellars

A freshman wide receiver who caught a touchdown pass from Vizzina in the spring game.

Dabo Swinney

Clemson's head football coach who was critical of kicker Nolan Hauser's performance in the spring game.

Nolan Hauser

Clemson's placekicker who missed a 48-yard field goal attempt before halftime and a 51-yard attempt in the fourth quarter.

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What they’re saying

“I made the right decision.”

— Dabo Swinney, Head Coach

What’s next

Clemson will begin fall camp in late July or early August to prepare for the start of the 2026 season on September 5 against LSU.

The takeaway

Clemson's spring game showcased the program's promising young talent, particularly at the quarterback position with freshman Tait Reynolds impressing alongside returning starter Christopher Vizzina. The Tigers appear to have a bright future despite some kicking struggles in the scrimmage.