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Players react to Lawrence being named starting quarterback

Clemson players were a little surprised when they heard the news Monday that the Tigers made a change at the quarterback position.

Head coach Dabo Swinney announced Monday morning that freshman Trevor Lawrence will be make his first career start over senior Kelly Bryant Saturday when the Tigers host Syracuse at Death Valley.

“There was a change at quarterback,” running back Travis Etienne asked with a surprised look on his fast. “Well, we have been having a rotation all season, so he is going to step in there and go in first, I guess. Nothing has changed.