Christopher Vizzina News, Rumors, Updates - Clemson Tigers

Good to go Saturday Vizzina (elbow) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Miami.

Impact After missing two games with an elbow fracture, Vizzina is back and healthy for the Tigers ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Hurricanes. The quarterback has 102 passing yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in two games.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with elbow fracture Vizzina is dealing with an elbow fracture and his availability for Saturday's game against Miami is uncertain, Nick Coppola of The Greenville News reports.

Impact The specifics of the injury are unclear, but based on head coach Dabo Sweeney's words, Vizzina might not be available for Saturday's game against Miami. If that were to be the case, Trent Pearman would be the QB2 behind Tait Reynolds.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Bumped to available Vizzina (elbow) is available for Friday's game at California.

Impact Vizzina seems to have left behind the elbow injury that was bothering him, and he's ready to suit up this Friday. That said, he lost the QB1 role to Tait Reynolds, so the senior signal-caller will return to the Tigers' active roster as the QB2.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as probable for Week 4 Vizzina (elbow) is probable for Friday's game at California.

Impact Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said Tuesday that Vizzina's status was still TBD, but the probable tag suggests the quarterback is trending in the right direction to be available Friday. However, Vizzina lost the QB1 role to Tait Reynolds, so he'll want to prove he still has what it takes to perform as soon as he gets the chance.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Status remains TBD Clemson's head coach Dabo Swinney said Tuesday that it is still to be determined whether Vizzina (elbow) will be available Friday at California, Chapel Fowler of The Columbia State...

Impact Even though Vizzina's left elbow has gotten a lot better in Swinney's words, the quarterback's availability at California remains unknown, as the head coach said his QB's development is "minute by minute, day by day" going into Week 4. Ideally, the ACC availability report will clarify Vizzina's status, as Clemson will require injury updates by Wednesday. Vizzina has lost the QB1 role to Tait Reynolds, so the former will want to prove he still has what it takes once he gets healthy.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Saturday Vizzina (elbow) didn't play in Clemson's win over North Carolina on Saturday.

Impact Vizzina had appeared in the team's first two games before picking up the injury. Once healthy, he should resume his role as the Tigers' backup quarterback behind Tait Reynolds.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

In line to sit Saturday Vizzina is not expected to play against North Carolina on Saturday, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Vizzina is slated to sit out Saturday's game, though it will have no impact on the offense since Tait Reynolds was announced as the Week 3 starter. Trent Pearman, who has been with Clemson since the start of his collegiate career, is now likely the backup quarterback against North Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Vizzina (elbow) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus North Carolina, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Reports on Vizzina's availability for Saturday have varied widely, so the fact that he's a game-time decision is not a major surprise. Regardless of if he's available, Tait Reynolds will start the game for the Tigers. Vizzina's availability will likely come down to how his elbow feels during pregame warmups.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable for Saturday Vizzina (elbow) is now listed as questionable for Saturday's game against North Carolina, per the ACC injury report.

Impact After being initially listed as probable for Saturday, Vizzina has been downgraded to questionable. This isn't shocking news, considering a previous report from Pete Nakos of On3.com indicated that the quarterback isn't expected to suit up against North Carolina. There's a final injury report to come before kickoff, and it seems more likely he won't be available.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Week 3 Vizzina (elbow) is not expected to play in Saturday's game against North Carolina, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Even though Clemson's availability report lists Vizzina as probable for Saturday, he looks more doubtful because of the fact that the Tigers are projected to use Tait Reynolds all throughout Saturday's conference game. Vizzina's previously reported elbow injury aside, he has struggled in his brief moments under center, registering barely 100-plus yards and a 1-2 TD-INT ratio between two games.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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Probable to play in Week 3 Vizzina (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game against UNC.

Impact Vizzina has appeared in both games for the Tigers this season, completing 60.9 percent of his passes for 102 yards and a 1:2 TD:INT. Vizzina has been available as a backup, however, with Tait Reynolds as the QB1 for the time being for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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Available as backup Vizzina (elbow) will be available as Clemson's backup to Tait Reynolds on Saturday against North Carolina, Chapel Fowler of The Columbia State reports.

Impact Even though Vizzina suffered an elbow injury in Week 2, Clemson's head coach Dabo Swinney indicated that with some padding on the injured elbow, he is projected to be available for Saturday's game. Perhaps the bigger news in Vizzina's latest update is that he will back up Reynolds after showing a lack of promise in the Tigers' first two games. Vizzina completed 60.9 percent of 23 pass attempts for 102 yards and a 1-2 TD-INT ratio.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Clemson starting QB expected to miss UNC game, Tait Reynolds to start Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina suffered an elbow injury vs. Georgia Southern and is...

SEPTEMBER 13 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Clemson HC Dabo Swinney remains on alert after Christopher Vizzina's injury Christopher Vizzina suffered an injury during Clemson Tigers’ victory over Georgia Southern, and Dabo Swinney still doesn’t know whether he...

SEPTEMBER 13 • BOLAVIP.COM

Week-to-week Vizzina (elbow) is expected to miss next Saturday's game against North Carolina, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Vizzina, who suffered an elbow injury during Saturday's 22-7 win over Georgia Southern, is expected to miss at least next week's game against UNC with the possibility of an extended injury timeline. The 6-foot-4 senior quarterback tallied 102 passing yards (14-for-23), one touchdown and two interceptions. With Vizzina likely to be sidelined, Tait Reynolds is expected to start in his place.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Meeting with doctors for evaluation Vizzina (elbow) is meeting with doctors Sunday to have his injury evaluated, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Vizzina started Clemson's latest game Week 2 against Georgia Southern, and in the matchup, he suffered an injury to his non-throwing arm. There is no prognosis or timeline for his injured elbow, but it looks like a significant problem, which explains why he is already seeing doctors. Ideally, Vizzina's injury status will be publicly updated before Monday, or at the latest, just before the Tigers face North Carolina in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Backup QB Tait Reynolds leads 5 scoring drives as Clemson defeats Georgia Southern 22-7

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SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Will share playing opportunity in Week 2 Vizzina will share snaps with fellow quarterback Tait Reynolds in Saturday's game against Georgia Southern, Nick Coppola of The Greenville News reports.

Impact Before the 2026 season started, Vizzina had been competing against Reynolds to determine Clemson's starting quarterback. Even though Vizzina won out, he notably struggled out of the gate, recently logging fewer than 100 passing yards and more interceptions (one) than touchdowns (zero) at LSU. Reynolds is back in the QB race, though Vizzina struggling what has been projected to be a top Tigers team should not completely deter his chances of remaining QB1 this season.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rough start to 2026 Vizzina completed 10 of 16 passes for 83 yards and one interception during Saturday's 51-10 loss versus LSU. He also had five rushes for four yards.

Impact Vizzina had a rough go of it in Death Valley. The gunslinger's day got off to a brutal start when he threw a pick-six that put Clemson in a 17-3 hole, one that would only get bigger. By the end of the first half, head coach Dabo Swinney pulled Vizzina in favor of Tait Reynolds, who didn't do a whole lot better himself. Clemson tossed for 105 total yards; this was a complete beatdown. LSU is stacked, but Clemson has some serious soul-searching to do.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 6 • SI.COM

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SEPTEMBER 4 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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