Clemson names Korn new starting QB

Oct 10, 2008 - 11:08 PM CLEMSON, South Carolina (Ticker) -- Clemson coach Tommy Bowden on Friday named redshirt freshman quarterback Willy Korn the starter for next Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.

A highly-touted recruit, Korn replaces senior Cullen Harper, who had started each of the last 19 games.

Harper guided the Tigers to a 9-4 record last season, leading the Atlantic Coast Conference in passing efficiency and setting 22 school records.

But Clemson's offense has sputtered this season, managing just seven points over the last six quarters en route to back-to-back losses.

"We need to find a spark offensively," Bowden said. "With the injuries we have on that side of the ball, we need to re-evaluate our plan. A more mobile quarterback gives us more options."

In limited action in his collegiate career, Korn has completed 22-of-29 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns. He also has 15 rushes for 46 yards and two scores.

Korn played in two games early in the 2007 season, but suffered a shoulder injury and received a medical redshirt.