Clemson loses starting QB Tait Reynolds for the remainder of the year; backup in concussion protocol
Clemson quarterback Tait Reynolds (2) is injured in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson will be without starting quarterback Tait Reynolds for the remainder of the season after the freshman tore the meniscus in his left knee in the Tigers' 20-6 loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday.
The school also announced Sunday that backup Christopher Vizzina is in the concussion protocol, and his status is up in the air for Friday night's game at Duke.
Reynolds was injured on the game's first drive while sliding at the end of a run. He did not return. He underwent surgery Sunday morning to repair the tear, and the school said the injury and procedure did not impact surrounding ligaments.
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Clemson loses starting QB Tait Reynolds for the remainder of the year; backup in concussion protocol
Clemson quarterback Tait Reynolds (2) is injured in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson will be without starting quarterback Tait Reynolds for the remainder of the season after the freshman tore the meniscus in his left knee in the Tigers' 20-6 loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday.
The school also announced Sunday that backup Christopher Vizzina is in the concussion protocol, and his status is up in the air for Friday night's game at Duke.
Reynolds was injured on the game's first drive while sliding at the end of a run. He did not return. He underwent surgery Sunday morning to repair the tear, and the school said the injury and procedure did not impact surrounding ligaments.
Vizzina replaced Trent Pearman and was injured on the final drive of the game. He was taken to the hospital and after taking a hard hit from Georgia Tech linebacker Cayman Spaulding and underwent precautionary testing on his neck and spine and was later released.
Pearman was 2 of 6 passing for 6 yards in three drives prior to be replaced by Vizzina.
After a playing at Duke on Friday, Clemson (6-4, 4-3 ACC) closes out the regular season Nov. 28 against No. 20 South Carolina.
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