Clemson Lineman Elyjah Thurmon Carted Off After Head-to-Head Collision

Overview

• Thurmon suffered a head-to-head collision in the second quarter and remained on the field while medical staff treated him for nearly 10 minutes.
• Both Clemson and Florida State players took a knee during the extended stoppage while trainers worked at the scene.
• He was eventually placed on a cart, gave a thumbs-up to the crowd as he was removed, and was transported to a hospital for testing.
• Thurmon is a third-year offensive tackle who was a four-star recruit in 2024 and his health update and return-to-play status remain unreported.
• Initial accounts come from USA TODAY via Yahoo Sports and video shared by ESPN, and news outlets say the story is developing pending official medical results.