Cade Klubnik is ready to take the center stage during the 2025 college football season .
The Clemson football quarterback enters the season as one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy, with the Tigers opening the season ranked No. 6 in the US LBM Coaches Poll . They open the season against No. 9 LSU in at home on Saturday, Aug. 30.
After backing up DJ Uiagalelei in his freshman season in 2022, Klubnik became the full-time starter in 2023. He enjoyed a breakout season in 2024, completing 308 of 486 passes (63.4%) for 3,639 yards and 36 touchdowns to six interceptions. He added 119 rushes for 463 yards and seven touchdowns.
If Klubnik can replicate those numbers and get Clemson into the College Football Playoff field, he has a legitimate shot at standing on the big stage in