The official ACC Game Day Injury Report dropped Saturday morning, and it delivered more bad news for Clemson. Head coach Dabo Swinney’s team will be without 15 players, spanning nearly every position group, as the Tigers travel to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech.
Among the most impactful names on the “out” list:
WR Antonio Williams (#0) – Clemson’s most dynamic receiver, out with injury.
S Khalil Barnes (#7)
WR Juju Preston (#10)
RB Jarvis Green (#21), RB Peyton Streko (#23), RB Jay Haynes (#26)
OL Elyjah Thurmon (#52), OL Tristan Leigh (#71), OL Easton Ware (#63)
DE Armon Mason (#34), LB Billy Wilkes (#43), DT Makhi Williams Lee (#55)
That leaves Clemson scrambling at wide receiver, running back, and the trenches — essentially the heart of the offense and defense.
Georgia Tech Holding Out Hope for Triplette
The Yellow Jackets’ report looked far more manageable. Six players are confirmed out — including defensive backs Savion Riley (#13) and D.J. Moore (#22), plus running back Chad Alexander (#27) and defensive lineman Shymeik Jones (#96).
The big question is DL Ronald Triplette (#24), listed as a game-time decision. If Triplette suits up, Georgia Tech gains a crucial boost on its defensive line against a patchwork Clemson front.
What It Means on the Field
For Clemson, the story is survival. Cade Klubnik will have to play mistake-free football behind a reshuffled offensive line, throwing to a depleted group of receivers. Expect the Tigers to lean heavily on Tyler Brown to move the ball through the air.
Defensively, Clemson’s secondary loses a major communicator in Barnes.
For Georgia Tech, the absences in the secondary sting, but with Clemson’s passing game so shorthanded, the Jackets may not feel the full effect. If Triplette plays, Georgia Tech’s defensive front could dominate the line of scrimmage.
Bottom Line
Clemson enters Atlanta as a walking triage unit — missing 15 players and without its top playmakers on both sides of the ball. Georgia Tech smells opportunity. This isn’t just a football game anymore — it’s a war of attrition.The official ACC Game Day Injury Report dropped Saturday morning, and it delivered more bad news for Clemson. Head coach Dabo Swinney’s team will be without 15 players, spanning nearly every position group, as the Tigers travel to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech.