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#pounditThursday, March 28, 2024

Star freshman Trevor Lawrence stakes claim for Clemson QB job

Trevor Lawrence Clemson

The Clemson Tigers didn’t do much to silence the talk of a quarterback controversy during their emphatic season-opening win.

Highly-touted freshman phenom Trevor Lawrence didn’t start the game for the Tigers, but after senior incumbent Kelly Bryant struggled in the first three Clemson possessions, coach Dabo Swinney put Lawrence in the game. In the second quarter, he threw his first career touchdown pass, one of three on the day. He flashed a strong, accurate arm as well.

Bryant ultimately re-entered the game and he threw for a touchdown and ran for another, but many felt that Lawrence definitely looked like he had more to offer.

In the end, Lawrence went 9-for-15 with 137 yards and three touchdowns in the 48-7 win over Furman. Bryant went 10-of-16 for 127 yards and a touchdown, and added 44 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground.

Swinney said all along that his intention was to give both Bryant and Lawrence playing time, and he knew that would lead to a lot of chatter about the quarterback position. He was right. Bryant has the experience, and he was named the starter for a reason, so it’s unlikely that he’ll be shifted out this soon. Lawrence certainly gave Swinney something to think about, though.

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