Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19, putting into doubt whether the current face of college football will be available to play the top-ranked Tigers’ biggest game of the season.
Coach Dabo Swinney said in a statement released by the school Thursday night that Lawrence is in isolation with mild symptoms and that the 6-foot-6, 220-pound junior would miss Clemson’s game Saturday against Boston College.
Clemson (6-0, 5-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) has won its past 27 games against ACC competition and the past nine against Boston College (4-3, 3-2), but the Tigers are scheduled to play No. 4 Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, on Nov. 7, and individuals who test positive for COVID-19 must isolate for a minimum of 10 days.
Lawrence said in a statement posted to his Twitter account that his symptoms have been “relatively mild” and he was following COVID-19 protocol from Clemson and the ACC. Players are tested three times a week per league regulations.
“The only thing that hurts is missing an opportunity to be with my teammates this weekend and play the game I love,” he said.