Sean Clifford


Sean Burke Clifford is an American football quarterback for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He first started as quarterback for the Nittany Lions in 2019.

Early years

Clifford graduated from St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati in 2017. During his career, he passed for 4,004 yards and 30 touchdowns with a school record 1,100 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns as a quarterback. He committed to Penn State University to play college football.

College career

After redshirting his first year at Penn State in 2017, Clifford spent 2018 as Trace McSorley's backup. He appeared in four games, completing five of seven passes for 195 yards with two touchdowns. In 2019, Clifford was named the starting quarterback.