Quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei took responsibility for Clemson football’s loss to Georgia, showing more class than head coach Dabo Swinney in the process.
Clemson football couldn’t get anything going offensively in their season opener against Georgia.
After losing to the Bulldogs, 10-3, quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei was ready to shoulder the blame.
“It’s on me,” Uiagalelei said per Grace Raynor of The Athletic. “I don’t think I played very good. I didn’t play good enough at all. I didn’t think I played good enough to win the ball game today…I’ve got to start off playing better from the beginning. I think it’s as clear as that.”
D.J. Uiagalelei handled the Georgia loss with grace
Uiagalelei went 19-of-37 for 178 yards and an interception. He ran for 26 yards but lost 48 yards on seven sacks.
While the new starter took responsibility, head coach Dabo Swinney took some criticism for not doing the same himself.
Swinney was accused of throwing the offensive line and receivers like Justyn Ross under the bus.
Uiagalelei and the Tigers will have the shot to rebound from the tough loss next week against a different set of Bulldogs. They’ll take on South Carolina State at home on Sept. 11. It’ll be the perfect opportunity for the quarterback to regain some confidence ahead of the ACC slate.
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