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How did Rodgers return from ACL injury sooner than expected?

Just 166 days after tearing his ACL in the spring, Amari Rodgers returned to action Saturday in top-ranked Clemson’s win over then-No. 12 Texas A&M at Death Valley.

During fall camp, head coach Dabo Swinney said there was “zero” chance Rodgers would be ready to play against A&M. However, the junior wide receiver was motivated to get back on the field for the Week 2 clash with the Aggies and made it happen thanks in large part to his work ethic.

“I remember telling my mom and my dad right after surgery, I was like, ‘I’ve got to be back for the A&M game.