Adversity: it can break someone down, or build someone up. For Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, the adversity he's faced this season is helping shape him into a better player, teammate and man.
Uiagalelei came into the 2021 season with some lofty expectations. A Heisman Trophy candidate, he looked poised to lead Clemson to its seventh straight College Football Playoff appearance after appearing in multiple games last season. As a true freshman, Uiagalelei threw for the most yards, ever, by a quarterback against Notre Dame in their storied history.
Fast forward to this week, and those expectations have fallen a little short.