Instant reaction to the breaking news that Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson break down what it means for the Tigers this weekend against Boston College, whether we should expect Lawrence back for Clemson's highly-anticipated showdown with Notre Dame, whether the absence will play a role in the College Football Playoff selection committee's debate regarding the rankings at the end of the year and many more angles to the news.

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