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Clemson football QB Cade Klubnik enters the 2025 season as a Heisman contender and projected first-round NFL draft pick with his first test against LSU on Aug. 30.

Klubnik refuses to embrace the preseason adoration after fans and critics wanted him gone from Clemson during a rough 2023.

Klubnik credits former Clemson QB and current assistant coach Tajh Boyd as a pivotal person in Klubnik's life during this time.

CLEMSON — When Clemson football had a 4-4 record in 2023, quarterback Cade Klubnik in his first year as a starter remembered not wanting to leave his house for weeks.

Having four losses entering November is unacceptable at Clemson after the lengthy success of coach Dabo Swinney 's program, which includes two national championships. Klubnik chose to

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