College football's biggest star, Trevor Lawrence, tested positive for coronavirus and could now miss his team's biggest game of the season
- Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19.
- The 21-year-old, who is favourite for the Heisman Trophy, will miss the Tigers' game against Boston this weekend, while could also miss his team's clash with undefeated Notre Dame.
- "I hate that I can't be there, but I'll be watching from isolation and pulling for our guys while I wait for the opportunity to rejoin the team," he said.
Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said in a statement on Thursday that Lawrence is in isolation with mild symptoms, adding that the 21-year-old would miss Saturday's game against Boston College.
Lawrence could also miss the team's clash with undefeated Notre Dame on November 7. Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 must isolate for at least 10 days, as per Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) guidelines.
Notre Dame is Clemson's biggest rival in the ACC this season, ranking No. 4 nationally after a 5-0 start. Clemson ranks No. 1 after starting 6-0.
"While we certainly will miss Trevor, this is an opportunity for other guys to step up and we're excited about competing against a very good BC team on Saturday," said Swinney. "Go Tigers."
Lawrence, a college junior who is favourite for the Heisman Trophy and expected to be number one pick in the 2021 NFL Draft should he graduate early, said on Twitter that his symptoms were "relatively mild."
"The only thing that hurts is missing an opportunity to be with my teammates this weekend and play the game I love," he said.
"I hate that I can't be there, but I'll be watching from isolation and pulling for our guys while I wait for the opportunity to rejoin the team."
Lawrence has completed 70.7% of his passes this season, throwing for 17 touchdowns, and has also rushed for four scores.
Missing Saturday's game will be the first time Lawrence has not started a game for the college since joining the Tigers in 2018. He will likely be replaced by freshman quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei, who was the No. 3 college quarterback recruit in the US in 2020, according to ESPN.
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