Swinney on Expectations for OL This Week With So Many Injuries

CLEMSON – After losing another offensive lineman during the 24-20 win over Pitt on Saturday, Clemson has gotten thin in a hurry at the position. Elyjah Thurmon went down on the Tigers’ first offensive play with what head coach Dabo Swinney said looked like a season-ending injury. The true freshman was in the lineup due […]

Clemson Missing Multiple Starters

PITTSBURGH – Clemson will be without multiple starters when the No. 20 Tigers face off with Pitt at noon at Acrisure Stadium. As already reported by TCI, starting linebacker Wade Woodaz is not dressed to play today, although he is on the travel roster. The junior linebacker suffered a leg injury during practice this week. […]

Swinney Gives Wednesday Injury Update on Two Starting O-Linemen

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney met with the media on Wednesday evening following his team’s practice. In his final media availability of the week ahead of the 20th-ranked Tigers’ game at Pitt on Saturday, Swinney gave an injury update on two starting offensive linemen. Swinney said left tackle Tristan Leigh and left guard Marcus Tate […]

Swinney Gives Tuesday Update on Two Injured OL

CLEMSON – Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney provided an update on two offensive linemen that are working their way back from injuries. Senior offensive lineman Marcus Tate missed Saturday’s win over Virginia Tech, while redshirt junior Tristan Leigh went down early in the contest and was not able to return. Leigh was in a boot […]

Former Tiger on Clemson Win Over VT, What Changed After Halftime

It was a tale of two halves for Clemson on Saturday against Virginia Tech, particularly offensively. Down 7-0 at the half, the 23rd-ranked Tigers turned the tide over the final two quarters and outscored the Hokies 24-7 after halftime en route to a 24-14 victory at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Prior to Saturday, Clemson […]

Sunday Evening OL Injury Update from Swinney

During his Zoom conference call with the media Sunday evening, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave an injury update on starting left tackle Tristan Leigh. Leigh rolled his ankle on Clemson’s opening drive in Saturday’s 24-14 win at Virginia Tech. “I’d say he’s definitely day-to-day for sure,” Swinney said Sunday. “He tried to come back, […]

Swinney Gives Injury Updates on Two Starting O-Linemen

Following his team’s 24-14 win at Virginia Tech, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave injury updates on two of the Tigers’ starting offensive linemen. Left tackle Tristan Leigh was banged up on Clemson’s opening drive against the Hokies. The redshirt junior was escorted to the locker room for evaluation, and TCI saw him in a […]

Luke’s Style has Clemson O-Line Pushing People out of the Way

CLEMSON — Clemson hopes to earn its 16th straight victory over Wake Forest Saturday (noon, ESPN), when the 10th-ranked Tigers head to Winston-Salem, N.C. Offensive lineman Tristan Leigh spoke with the media earlier this week to give his thoughts on a wide variety of topics. –While Clemson picked up the win last Saturday, it is […]

No ‘Quit’ in Sight for Clemson

CLEMSON — The Clemson Tigers fell in a crushing defeat last Saturday against the Georgia Bulldogs in their season opener. The game head coach Dabo Swinney called a “final exam” exposed several of the Tigers’ offensive and defensive weaknesses. However, Clemson players are convinced the loss exposed more than just weaknesses, it revealed natural leadership […]

Veteran Offensive Lineman Bringing Something to Group That’s Been Missing

Not only has the hiring of Matt Luke resulted in a different tone inside Clemson’s offensive line room, his arrival has also coincided with new players stepping into the ever-important leadership roles. One of those players is redshirt junior Tristan Leigh. Fellow offensive lineman Marcus Tate even went as far as saying that Leigh brings […]