Clemson has 12 days before taking on Virginia in a rematch of last year’s ACC Championship Game, and all 12 days might be needed to get several of the walking wounded back in the fold.
Head coach Dabo Swinney met with the media Monday evening to discuss the win over The Citadel, the open date, and injuries, and mentioned that defensive end Xavier Thomas is ahead of schedule.
The following are abbreviated notes of the call, with the injury news at the beginning:
*Ruke Orhorhoro had to have surgery and will be out until at least December.