Clemson Names Nolan Hauser Starting Kicker

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has named freshman Nolan Hauser as the starting kicker for the No. 14 Tigers in their upcoming game against top-ranked Georgia. Hauser, who set a national high school record by making 66 field goals, outperformed redshirt sophomore Robert Gunn during fall camp, with Swinney noting that Hauser's kicks were more accurate. The decision was described as clear-cut, with Hauser connecting on approximately 80% of his attempts in practice. Gunn will remain involved in the special teams as the kickoff specialist. The kickoff game against Georgia is set for Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where Swinney has prepared Hauser for the challenging environment. This will be Hauser's first collegiate game, and fans are hopeful he will bring stability to the Tigers' kicking game.