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Key Points:
- The Orange team dominated the spring game with a 23-3 win over the White team, showcasing strong defensive performance including nine sacks and limiting the White team to -4 rushing yards.
- Quarterback Chris Vizzina solidified his position as the clear No. 1 quarterback, completing 10-of-18 passes for 95 yards and a touchdown in a controlled offensive display during the first half.
- Freshman Tait Reynolds emerged as the likely backup quarterback, outperforming expected contender Chris Denson by completing 6-of-8 passes for 68 yards and scoring a rushing touchdown.
- Transfers such as Elliot Washington II, Donovan Starr, Markus Strong, Jerome Carter III, and Corey Myrick have positively impacted the team, with London Merritt notably making multiple sacks early in the game.
- Freshman wide receiver Gordon Sellers impressed with three catches including a touchdown, while kicker Nolan Hauser struggled, missing two field goals and drawing visible dissatisfaction from coach Dabo Swinney.
