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Cade Klubnik soars into CBS Sports college football Top 10 quarterback rankings

Nov 4, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) waves to the crowd during the fourth quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

Cade Klubnik delivered one of the most impressive performances in recent Clemson history during the Tigers’ 66-20 win over Appalachian State.

The junior quarterback led the offense to a commanding victory with a seven-touchdown performance, all of which came in the first half. Klubnik threw for five touchdowns and added two more on the ground, effectively putting the game out of reach before halftime. His play set the tone for a dominant showing from Clemson, as they overwhelmed the Mountaineers early on.

Klubnik’s precision and leadership were on full display, starting with a 76-yard touchdown pass to freshman Bryant Wesco, followed by a series of scoring drives that showcased his versatility. He connected with Jake Briningstool and Antonio Williams for key touchdown passes and showed his ability to make plays on the ground. Reflecting on this performance, Klubnik’s seven-touchdown effort not only secured a blowout victory but also highlighted his growth and potential as the leader of Clemson’s offense.

One week after Klubnik was getting beat up for his performance against Georgia, he was praised for his performance against App State, and it was well deserved. That Georgia game was brutal, and for a young quarterback to recover the way Klubnik did, well, that’s impressive.

CBS Sports updated their Top 10 quarterback power rankings, with Klubnik flying up to No. 9.

I have never been shy about sharing my opinion of Klubnik. In short, I’m not particularly high on him. Still, even if he was shellacked by Georgia and played poorly, I won’t ignore the bounce-back performance. Klubnik picked…


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Author : Clemson Wire

Publish date : 2024-09-11 21:46:29

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