Clemson QB Tajh Boyd: No Idea Where $80k Gambling Debt Rumor Came From

Clemson starting quarterback Tajh Boyd shot down rumors that surfaced this past weekend that he owes $80,000 in gambling debts primarily from betting the NFL.

"I have no idea where that came from," Boyd said in an interview with USA Today. "It was kind of shocking to me as well. That on top of the loss (to Florida State) made for a rough little weekend."

Boyd laughed off the rumors, stating that his cable provider only allows him access to two games each Sunday.

"I rarely watch NFL games," Boyd said.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney heard the report, too, and asked Boyd about it Sunday morning.

"He just shook his head and said, 'No way, coach,'" Swinney said. "I have no reason not to believe Tajh Boyd. He's never lied to me before. His character and integrity from my view are impeccable, so I'm going to take his word over some website that I've never heard of, ever."

The university is investigation the report. 

- Jagajeet Chiba, Gambling911.com