Clemson's DJ Uiagalelei answers doubters, leads No. 5 Tigers

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) runs with the ball while pursued by North Carolina State safety Jakeen Harris (6) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) looks to pass as Wake Forest defensive lineman Jasheen Davis (30) tries to tackle him during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei walks into the stadium past fans before the team's NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) scores a touchdown while being brought down by North Carolina State cornerback Derrek Pitts Jr. (24) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney reacts to a call in the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)