Who is Clemson's backup QB with Christopher Vizzina out vs UNC?
Clemson QB Christopher Vizzina is not expected to play against North Carolina due to injury. See who Clemson's likely backup QB will be here.
Clemson football's backup quarterback for Saturday's game against North Carolina remains Trent Pearman, as injured starter Christopher Vizzina will not play. Vizzina, who suffered an elbow injury during a September 12 game against Georgia Southern, is listed as a game-time decision for the opener. He has started just three games this season, completing 14 of 23 passes for 102 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.
Pearman, the senior and hometown Clemson native, has taken second-team snaps in warmups and completed 4 of 10 passes for 35 yards this season. He previously started two games last year, including one against North Carolina, and threw for 22 yards and a touchdown. The only other quarterback on Clemson's roster with passing experience is sophomore Chris Denson, who completed all four of his passes last season for 22 yards and a touchdown and also rushed for 106 yards on six carries.
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