Cade Klubnik

Cade Klubnik

QuarterbackQB
Clemson Tigers
Out
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 11/1/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Klubnik's first couple of seasons in the college football ranks didn't lead to him blowing the doors off the competition, but boy did that change in 2024. He closed out the regular season throwing for 3,041 yards and a 29:5 TD:INT ratio, adding 92 carries for 437 yards and seven touchdowns as a rusher, leading the Tigers to the ACC Championship Game and a College Football Playoff berth. While it was an early exit for Clemson, Klubnik certainly wasn't the problem, throwing for a combined 598 yards and seven touchdowns in the two contests. He's back to close out his college career in 2025 and arguably has the best wideout room in the country at his disposal, featuring returnees Antonio Williams, TJ Moore and Bryant Wesco. Also gone is Phil Mafah, leading to some questions in the running back room, but he accounted for just a 6.2 percent target share. Also gone is Jake Briningstool, which will be a bit more difficult to replace, but the budding wideout room is more than capable of absorbing additional targets, and Olsen Patt-Henry appears set to assume starting duties at tight end. All signs point to another top-notch campaign for Klubnik in 2025, and he projects as the top quarterback off the board in most fantasy formats. Read Past Outlooks
Sitting out as expected
Ankle
October 18, 2025
Klubnik (ankle) is sidelined for Saturday's game versus SMU, as expected, Jon Blau of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.
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Previous reports already indicated Klubnik was unlikely to give it a go Saturday, and it appears he can now officially be removed from contention under center. Christopher Vizzina looks set to draw the start in his place, while Klubnik will have a bye week on deck to rest up ahead of the Nov. 1 clash with Duke.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
Expectations and pressure alike are abound for Cade Klubnik as he enters his first season as the Tigers starting quarterback. The national power has had uneven quarterback play over the past few seasons, and the former top recruit is being asked to return it to elite levels. Perhaps it shouldn’t be surprising given limited 2022 chances, but Klubnik was uneven in his initial opportunities, shining against North Carolina in the ACC Championship game before limping a bit in the Orange Bowl against Tennessee. Klubnik’s arm talents aren’t a concern, and he offers capable mobility with his legs, giving fantasy managers a bit of a bump there too. The excitement comes from the addition of new offensive coordinator Garrett Riley, who turned TCU QB Max Duggan into a Heisman Finalist, and brings a far more dynamic scheme than former OC Brandon Streeter. Clemson however hasn’t had elite receivers of late either, and we know they’ll be able to run successfully. All in all, the opportunity and system are in place for a major breakout, even if it comes with some week to week inconsistency due to a possible lack of game-changing pass catchers.
Klubnik is coming to Clemson with all the high school accolades, five-star, top quarterback, MaxPreps Player of the Year. After a disappointing season from D.J. Uiagalelei fans are ready for change. Klubnik received a warm welcome from these fans at the team’s Orange and White Spring Game where Klubnik completed 15-of-23 passes for 106 yards. Following the Spring Game, fans have been ready to anoint Klubnik as the starter but, head coach Dabo Swinney has stated otherwise saying, “D.J. is definitely our starter,” in the post-game press conference. As of right now it seems Klubnik will start the season in the back up role but, Swinney has boasted about Klubnik, his talents and his ability to possibly lead the team, so Uiagalelei could be on a very short leash.
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Unlikely to start
Ankle
October 18, 2025
Klubnik (ankle) is unlikely to start Saturday's game against SMU, On3 reports.
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Will be game-time decision
Ankle
October 17, 2025
Klubnik (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against SMU, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports. However, there's a general feeling of pessimism surrounding his status, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.
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Designated as questionable
Ankle
October 16, 2025
Klubnik (ankle) has been listed as questionable on Clemson's initial injury report ahead of Saturday's game against SMU.
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Availability in question
Ankle
October 16, 2025
Klubnik's (ankle) health is a question mark within the Clemson program, with reports that there is concern about his ability to play against SMU on Saturday, per On3 Sports.
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Expected to play Saturday
Ankle
October 14, 2025
Kubnik (ankle) is expected to play Saturday against SMU, per Chapel Fowler of The Columbia State.
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