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Clemson’s Dabo Swinney Reveals Roster Issues for Penn State Game

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney Reveals Roster Issues for Penn State Game

Summary

Clemson University's football team, coached by Dabo Swinney, will play Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl game in New York City. The team is dealing with roster challenges as 26 scholarship players are unavailable, primarily due to injuries and surgeries, transfers, and some players choosing to prepare for professional careers.

Key Facts

  • Clemson will face Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl in New York City.
  • Clemson's head coach, Dabo Swinney, mentioned they have roster issues with 26 scholarship players unavailable.
  • 17 of the unavailable players are due to injuries or surgeries.
  • Five players entered the transfer portal, including cornerback Shelton Lewis and linebacker Dee Crayton.
  • Four players opted out to prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, including cornerback Avieon Terrell.
  • The team is missing seven starters on offense.
  • Starting tight end Olsen-Patt Henry and two receivers are out with injuries.
  • Despite the challenges, Swinney remains optimistic about the game.
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