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D.J. Uiagalelei benched in Clemson win, remains starter

CLEMSON, S.C. -- Dabo Swinney made a change at quarterback that helped spark a 27-21 come-from-behind win against Syracuse, but afterward, he insisted D.J. Uiagalelei remains Clemson's starting QB.

"DJ's our quarterback," Swinney told ESPN's Molly McGrath after the game. "That's our our guy. That's our quarterback."

Down 21-10 midway through the third quarter, Uiagalelei threw his second interception of the day -- his third turnover overall -- but Syracuse was unable to turn it into points. On the Tigers' ensuing drive, Swinney turned to true freshman Cade Klubnik in hopes of igniting Clemson's struggling offense.