Former five-star Clemson QB makes statement in Oregon State debut

Oregon State QB DJ Uiagalelei Brian Hayes/Statesman Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Former five-star Clemson QB makes big statement in Oregon State debut

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 9/3/23

Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei made his Oregon State debut on Sunday and he certainly seemed to open some eyes as to what he was capable of achieving.

Uiagalelei was dominant in a 42-17 win over San Jose State, going 20-for-25 for 239 passing yards. He posted five total touchdowns – two of them rushing – in the win while making a number of outstanding throws.

DJ Uiagalelei in his Oregon State debut:

-20/25
-239 passing yards
-5 total touchdowns (3 passing, 2 rushing)

Oregon State beats San Jose State 42-17 pic.twitter.com/gZLsp87vM0

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Once a highly-touted recruit at Clemson, Uiagalelei opted to transfer after an underwhelming 2022 and the threat of being passed over for the starting job by Cade Klubnik. He later said that Clemson’s offense did not play to his strengths.

On the evidence Sunday, Oregon State’s certainly does. Uiagalelei is playing behind an excellent offensive line and made all the throws, even if was against a weak opponent. He could be fun to watch this season, especially with some of the pressure off him.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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