Dabo Swinney does not know anything new in the suspension case for Clemson defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, who was suspended by the NCAA prior to the second-ranked Tigers’ win over No. 3 Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl Classic this past Saturday.
Lawrence, along with freshman tight end Braden Galloway and reserve offensive lineman Zach Giella, tested positive for a banned substance by the NCAA on Dec. 20. The banned substance was Ostarine, a performance enhancing drug.
The NCAA upheld its suspensions last Thursday night after the B-sample tests came back positive as well. Now the question is if Lawrence and the others will be able to appeal the suspension and have it overturned before Clemson plays Alabama next Monday in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.