CLEMSON – If Clemson football is to return to prominence, quarterback Cade Klubnik must elevate his game.
Coach Dabo Swinney had immense success in the College Football Playoff era with former Clemson quarterbacks Deshaun Watson (2014-16), Kelly Bryant (2017) and Trevor Lawrence (2018-20). These quarterbacks spoiled Clemson fans with two national championships, six College Football Playoff appearances and six ACC championships.
After an inconsistent 2023, Klubnik is under pressure to deliver in 2024. He will have to drive the Tigers through an expanded ACC that includes teams with a quality quarterback returning and others who’ve bolstered the position via the transfer portal.
Here’s where Klubnik ranks among the top 10 ACC quarterbacks ahead of the 2024 season:
1. Cam Ward, Miami
The Washington State transfer joins the Hurricanes after a season in which he finished eighth in the nation in passing yards with 3,736. The senior increased his passing yards, touchdowns (23 to 25), completion percentage (.648 to .667) and lowered his interceptions (9 to 7) from his junior season.
Ward enters the 2024 season as a projected Day 1 or 2 selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. One of his strengths is his ability to push the ball down the field, averaging 7.7 yards per attempt, and he has the athletic receivers in Miami to be the best quarterback in the ACC.
2. DJ Uiagalelei, Florida State
Uiagalelei returns to the ACC after spending a season with Oregon State. After struggling as a starter for two seasons at Clemson, he rebounded with the Beavers, setting career highs in passing yards (2,638) and passer rating (145.0) despite completing only 57.1% of his throws.
Uiagalelei joins FSU coach Mike Norvell and the reigning ACC champions, who flourished with last year’s ACC player of the year, Jordan Travis. Norvell is hoping the two-time…
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Author : Greenville News
Publish date : 2024-07-02 09:02:16
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