Huge news on the college football front Thursday as Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence, the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy and likely No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft has tested positive for COVID-19.
Lawrence will miss Saturday’s game against Boston College. Lawrence must isolate for 10 days.
The Tigers play at Notre Dame on Nov. 7 in a Top Five matchup.
Clemson confirms Trevor Lawrence tested positive for COVID-19. Most revealing part of this release is that they say he’s not available for BC. Says nothing of Notre Dame the next week. Don’t be surprised if he’s back for Notre Dame. pic.twitter.com/v1BnkyQ3I0
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 30, 2020
“Trevor has authorized us this evening to announce that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now in isolation,” Tigers coach Dabo Swinney said in a statement. “He is doing well with mild symptoms but will not be available for this week’s game against Boston College. While we certainly will miss Trevor, this is an opportunity for other guys to step up and we’re excited about competing against a very good BC team on Saturday. Go Tigers.”
Lawrence threw for 3,000-plus yards and 30 or more touchdowns in each of his first two college seasons. He has 1,833 yards passing with 17 touchdowns to two interceptions in 2020 as the Tigers have built a 6-0 record. He’s completed 135 of his 191 attempts, a 70.7% rate.
With Lawrence out, backup D.J. Uiagalelei is expected to get the start against the Eagles, assuming he is not close contact. Uiagalelei is a true freshman who has appeared in five games. The California native and former five-star recruit is 12-for-19 passing for 102 yards. He has also rushed for 32 yards and two touchdowns.