Former Penn State QB Sean Clifford is getting the start.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur announced Wednesday morning that Clifford will start Green Bay’s second preseason game, which is scheduled for Sunday Night in Denver.
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Regular starter Jordan Love will not play.
Clifford is in his second NFL season. Both of which have been with the Packers, who selected him in the fifth round of the 2023 Draft.
The Cincinnati native played in two regular-season games as a rookie. He ended the year 1 for 1 with 37 yards, completing that pass New Year’s Eve during a win over the rival Vikings in Minnesota. Two weeks later, Clifford played in Green Bay’s Wildcard win over the Cowboys in Dallas. He took three snaps toward the end but not throwing a pass.
Clifford started at Penn State for four seasons. During that time, he broke numerous school records. Clifford is Penn State’s all-time leader in touchdown passes, passing yards and completions. Clifford passed his predecessor, Trace McSorley, in all three categories in 2022.
“He’s maximized that entire experience,” coach James Franklin said ahead of last year’s Rose Bowl. “He’s maximized it as a student, as a student-athlete. He’s going to go on and be a very, very successful businessman after his football career is done, and he’s done it the right way, and he’s done it with class.
”I’m happy for him. I’m proud of him. And I know he’s going to prepare like crazy to go out and play the best he possibly can against a really tough opponent.”
Clifford’s played his last two seasons alongside his brother, Liam, who is currently in Year 4 and has a chance to be one of Penn State’s starting receivers.
