Jonathan Weitz makes 1st career field goal attempt in return to Clemson

Jonathan Weitz is off to a good start as Clemson’s starting kicker.

Weitz was a longtime backup behind B.T. Potter, but left the team upon graduation this past offseason. However, he’s been taking graduate classes at Clemson this semester and re-joined the team this week.

Weitz came into this game against FSU with 0 career field goal attempts at the collegiate level. He went 3-for-3 on extra points during his time with the Tigers.

Weitz got his opportunity to make his first-ever field goal against Florida State from 30 yards out. Here’s a replay:

Fantastic storytelling here about @ClemsonFB kicker Jonathan Weitz.@MollyAMcGrath teed this up in the pregame and Sean McDonough finishes this off on Weitz's first FG.

Great work by our #FSUvsCLEM ABC crew led by producer @PhilDean_. pic.twitter.com/yE1XvE8cSm

— bill hofheimer (@bhofheimer_espn) September 23, 2023

According to ESPN’s broadcast, Weitz was due to start a job with Ally Financial in New York City in a matter of weeks. Instead, it appears he will be Clemson’s starting kicker moving forward.

Weitz’s family was on hand for his starting debut. Here’s their reaction to his made kick:

Jonathan Weitz's parents' reaction to his first field goal is everything 🥹 @ClemsonFB pic.twitter.com/9AIPdqxMS5

— ACC Network (@accnetwork) September 23, 2023

Weitz is taking over for Robert Gunn, who is 1-for-4 on the season on field goal attempts.

Clemson is looking for its 8th consecutive win over Florida State.