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Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney Outlines Expectations for QB Christopher Vizzina
Vizzina looks to take over as Tigers' starting quarterback with Cade Klubnik's departure to the NFL
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney recently discussed what he wants to see from redshirt junior quarterback Christopher Vizzina during spring practice as he competes for the Tigers' starting QB job. Swinney emphasized that he wants Vizzina to "take command of the offense" and prove himself as the leader of the team.
Why it matters
With Cade Klubnik leaving for the NFL, Clemson's quarterback position is wide open. Vizzina, who has the most experience in the Tigers' QB room, will look to solidify himself as the starter during spring practice as the team transitions to new offensive coordinator Chad Morris.
The details
Vizzina has appeared in 14 games over his three seasons at Clemson, including one start last year against SMU where he threw for 317 yards and 3 touchdowns. He is competing with fellow QBs Chris Denson and Tait Reynolds for the starting job this offseason. Swinney wants to see Vizzina "take command of the offense" and "show up every day" to prove he deserves to be the team's QB1.
- Clemson hired Chad Morris as its new offensive coordinator in January 2026.
The players
Dabo Swinney
The head football coach of the Clemson Tigers.
Christopher Vizzina
A redshirt junior quarterback for the Clemson Tigers who is competing for the starting QB job.
Cade Klubnik
The former starting quarterback for the Clemson Tigers who has declared for the NFL draft.
Chris Denson
A freshman quarterback for the Clemson Tigers who is also competing for the starting QB role.
Tait Reynolds
A true freshman quarterback for the Clemson Tigers who is competing for the starting QB job.
What they’re saying
“I want to see him take it and run with it. As I said, he's got the pole position, so I want to see him show up every day, not get too high, not get too low, and just show up every single day and prove it. Just bring that edge every day. Obviously you want to see leadership at that position. I think he's a natural. He's got a lot of great relationships with guys on this team. He's not a guy that just showed up here. He's been working toward this.”
— Dabo Swinney, Head Coach (on3.com)
“I really just want to see him take command of the offense. It's been very familiar for me, obviously. It's been very, very familiar to me, but it's a little different for him with Chad [Morris] being in here now.”
— Dabo Swinney, Head Coach (on3.com)
What’s next
Vizzina will look to solidify himself as Clemson's starting quarterback during spring practice as the team transitions to new offensive coordinator Chad Morris.
The takeaway
With Cade Klubnik's departure, Clemson's quarterback competition is wide open. Vizzina, the most experienced QB on the roster, has the opportunity to take control of the offense and prove he deserves to be the Tigers' starting signal-caller in 2026.
