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Clemson’s Dabo Swinney shares an injury update on QB Christopher Vizzina

Can’t give him a shot at practice.” The ankle issue adds another obstacle to a difficult season for Vizzina, who opened the year as Clemson’s starting quarterback before suffering an arm injury against Georgia Southern.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 10, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC
Key points
  • Vizzina dressed for Clemson’s 18-13 win at Syracuse, but Swinney said afterward that he would not have been able to play.
  • Swinney nevertheless expects Vizzina to be available when Clemson celebrates Senior Day at Memorial Stadium.
  • New projection from The Athletic 📸 Rich Barnes, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect https://t.co/Y3EkYewnBZ pic.twitter.com/AzqfhMTxoM — Clemson Wire (@Clemson_Wire) November 10, 2026 “Trent will get all the reps with the twos,” Swinney said.

Christopher Vizzina’s ankle injury will leave Trent Pearman handling the second-team work as the Tigers prepare for Saturday’s home game.

Dabo Swinney said Tuesday that Vizzina struggled during Monday’s practice despite initially feeling better over the weekend.

Additional details
  • His availability gives Clemson continuity at quarterback, while Pearman’s increased practice workload will help prepare the Tigers if they need to turn to their depth against Georgia Tech.
  • Clemson expects to have its top two quarterbacks available against Georgia Tech, but practice will look different behind starter Tait Reynolds this week.
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  • With Vizzina limited, Pearman will get additional work preparing behind the freshman.
  • Pearman, who will also participate in Senior Day, has completed eight of 13 passes for 80 yards in two appearances this season.

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