Clemson football's quarterback Cade Klubnik isn’t wasting energy trading words with LSU head coach Brian Kelly. When asked about Kelly’s latest jab — calling Clemson’s Memorial Stadium “ Death Valley Junior ” during a Rotary Club event in Baton Rouge — Klubnik kept his response short.

Cade Klubnik of Clemson, Haynes King of Georgia Tech and Kevin Jennings of SMU headline a deep, talented group of quarterbacks in the ACC as the 2025 football season approaches.

Josh Pate isn’t shy about making bold calls—and he just made one that should get Clemson fans buzzing.

The five-member panel of Paul Myerberg, Erick Smith, Eddie Timanus, Jordan Mendoza and Blake Toppmeyer gave Klubnik the edge as the No. 1 quarterback in the nation entering 2025 over Allar and Manning. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Cade Klubnik has the opportunity to cement himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL draft with an impressive 2025 campaign, but at least one AFC executive believes things will "have to be near perfect" for him to maximize his talent at the next level.

They have got their players to do that. And after Parker’s stand to protect the team’s honor, here came Cade Klubnik. Clemson would not have paid much attention to what Kelly said had the LSU head coach been standing on firm ground. He is standing on ...

Cade Klubnik enters the 2025 season as a potential first-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's how Clemson's QB can solidify his projection.

Cade Klubnik is an early contender for the Heisman Trophy as the Clemson Tigers look to make a deep run in the College Football Playoffs.