{
  "id": 7065543,
  "title": "Backup QB Tait Reynolds leads 5 scoring drives as Clemson defeats Georgia Southern 22-7",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/backup-qb-tait-reynolds-leads-5-scoring-drives-as-clemson-defeats",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T05:23:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/backup-qb-tait-reynolds-leads-052346547.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Freshman Tait Reynolds stepped in as quarterback for Clemson after injury to Christopher Vizzina. Reynolds threw for 178 yards and orchestrated five scoring drives, leading the Tigers to a 22-7 victory over Georgia Southern. T.J. Moore contributed 103 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Nolan Hauser made five successful field goal attempts. This win came after Clemson suffered a 51-10 loss to No. 11 LSU in their previous game, which disappointed both fans and former players. Despite being outgained by nearly 500 yards by Georgia Southern and converting just 2 of 13 on third downs, Clemson managed 345 total yards. Max Johnson threw for 244 yards and a touchdown for Georgia Southern, while Max Johnson completed 27 of 47 passes. Arkansas transfer Vizzina began the game for Clemson, connecting on a 10-yard TD pass to Moore on the second possession, but was pulled after throwing an interception. Swinney informed the ACC Network that Vizzina would return to the game, but the quarterback complained of feeling \"his left arm.\" Reynolds completed 16 of 27 passes and fumbled early but bounced back to guide Clemson to a 16-7 halftime lead. Georgia Southern's offense struggled, as their line was overwhelmed by Clemson's size, and the run game was virtually non-existent, limited to 22 yards on 18 carries. The defense's performance was a bright spot heading into Sun Belt Conference games.",
  "summary": "Freshman Tait Reynolds replaced an injured Christopher Vizzina at quarterback and threw for 178 yards and led five scoring drives as Clemson defeated Georgia Southern 22-7 on Saturday night following a two-hour lightning delay. T.J. Moore had seven catches for 103 yards and a touchdown and Nolan Hauser was 5 for 5 on field goal attempts for Clemson (1-1), which rebounded from a 51-10 thrashing at…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Backup QB Tait Reynolds leads 5 scoring drives as Clemson defeats Georgia Southern 22-7",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/backup-qb-tait-reynolds-leads-5-scoring-drives-as-clemson-defeats-7065787",
        "published": "2026-09-13T05:27:08.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}