Clemson
quarterback Trevor Lawrence waves to fans after a game against
Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday. | Ken Ruinard/AP
Coach Dabo Swinney said Lawrence would miss top-ranked
Clemson’s game Saturday against Boston College. The Tigers are
scheduled to play No. 4 Notre Dame in South Bend on Nov. 7.
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for
COVID-19, putting into doubt whether the face of college football
will be available to play the top-ranked Tigers’ biggest game of
the season.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said in a statement released by the
school Thursday night that Lawrence is in isolation with mild
symptoms.
Swinney said Lawrence would miss Clemson’s game Saturday
against Boston College. The Tigers are scheduled to play No. 4
Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, on Nov. 7.
Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 must isolate for a
minimum of 10 days.
The junior from Georgia is a leading contender for the Heisman
Trophy and potentially the top overall pick in next year’s NFL
draft. He led the Tigers (6-0) to a national championship as a
freshman and back to the College Football playoff championship game
last season. Clemson’s loss to LSU in the title game was the
first — and still only — game the Tigers have lost in
Lawrence’s 32 career starts.
He posted this message on Twitter.
“I have tested positive for COVID-19, and my symptoms have
been relatively mild while I’m following the protocol from
Clemson and the ACC. The only thing that hurts is missing an
opportunity to be with my teammates this weekend and play the game
that I love. I hate that I can’t be there, but I’ll be watching
from isolation and pulling for our guys while I wait for the
opportunity to rejoin the team. God bless and Go Tigers!”
True freshman DJ Uiagalelei, a five-star recruit, is expected to
start against the Eagles.
