Building The Dam · Jan 27, 2023
What does DJ Uiagalelei bring to Oregon State?
Anyone who follows college football knows about DJ Uiagalelei and for good reason. He’s an elite athlete and checks every possible box in what you want in a quarterback. Expectations were sky-high for Uiagalelei at Clemson. Winning 10 games as a sophomore was considered a huge disappointment and criticism mounted as he battled injuries and the offense struggled in general. ESPN’s David Hale did a fantastic story about DJ Uiagalelei after Clemson’s 4-0 start this past season. It’s a great read, but highlights just why Dabo Swinney and the Clemson coaching staff are rooting so hard for DJ Uiagalelei and didn’t want him to transfer. Here’s my favorite excerpt: