Report: Clemson QB Kelly Bryant misses second straight day of practice after losing starting job
The No. 3 team in the country, the Clemson Tigers, could be facing a bad situation at the quarterback position.
Recently, coach Dabo Swinney named true freshman Trevor Lawrence as the team’s starter, supplanting senior Kelly Bryant. Bryant missed Monday’s practice to deal with the news.
However, according to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg, Bryant also missed Tuesday’s practice:
I've confirmed Clemson senior quarterback Kelly Bryant did not attend Tuesday's practice for undisclosed reasons. Coach Dabo Swinney will address Bryant's status Wednesday on the ACC coaches' teleconference. Swinney gave Bryant the day off Monday after… https://t.co/FfnzEbuhrQ
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) September 26, 2018
Alabama faced a similar situation, with Tua Tagovailoa earning the job from incumbent starter Jalen Hurts. However, Hurts has been a supportive teammate ever since, continuing to play in games as Tagovailoa’s backup.
Bryant faces an interesting dilemma — transfer and take a redshirt year (which he’d have to do immediately, as he’s played four games already) or stick it out and try to win another title.
Swinney is expected to address the situation on Wednesday, so we’ll update with the newest information then.