Overview
- Coach Dabo Swinney said 17 of the unavailable players are out due to injuries or recent surgeries, leaving depth thin across the roster.
- Star wide receiver Antonio Williams was ruled out with a shoulder injury after declaring for the NFL Draft, forcing a reshuffle at receiver.
- Five players entered the transfer portal and will not play: Shelton Lewis, Dee Crayton, Jamal Anderson, Khalil Barnes and Keith Adams Jr.
- Swinney announced multiple NFL Draft opt-outs, including Avieon Terrell, T.J. Parker, Peter Woods and DeMonte Capehart.
- Clemson counts 12 scholarship losses on offense and 14 on defense, with seven offensive starters out, including surgery cases Collin Sadler and Wade Woodaz; kickoff is Dec. 27 at noon ET at Yankee Stadium.