Clemson will face Troy this afternoon without three starters.
Receiver Antonio Williams, left tackle Tristan Leigh, and safety Khalil Barnes will all miss the game, according to team officials. Barnes and Williams suffered hamstring injuries in last week’s loss to LSU.
Leigh’s injury is new, and the graduate senior was seen before the game wearing a walking boot. Leigh has made 23 starts over the last three seasons.
On Clemson LT Tristan Leigh: He has a walking boot on his right foot, but he is getting around the field OK in his warmup gear.
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) September 6, 2025
Collin Sadler was announced as the starter at left tackle during warmups. It will be the junior's seventh career start for the Tigers.
Clemson’s depth could be tested up front. True freshman offensive lineman Easton Ware, who had season-ending shoulder surgery, is also out.
Williams, the team’s leading receiver last year, was listed day-to-day throughout the week, but his absence isn’t unexpected. He went down with the injury on the first drive last week and couldn’t return. With Clemson playing an ACC game next week, the Tigers will have to provide league-mandated injury information, so his status moving forward should be more evident.
Tyler Brown will likely take Williams’ spot in the slot again. Brown had a team-high four receptions for 43 yards last week.
Converted receiver Ronan Hanafin led the team with 12 tackles last week from the safety spot. He’ll have a major role again today with Barnes out.
Clemson, a 30.5-point favorite, should be able to withstand these personnel losses today. The offense could be most affected, as that side of the ball is looking to get back on track after a lackluster performance last week.