Injuries have plagued fourth-ranked Clemson so far this season particularly on defense.
Starting linebacker James Skalski, defensive tackle Tyler Davis, linebacker Mike Jones and several other players on the Tigers’ defense have missed significant time in the 2020 campaign.
In Clemson’s double overtime loss at Notre Dame, and in its win over Boston College, Baylon Spector has stepped up to fill the shoes of Skalski.
While the Tigers expect to regain several key pieces on the defense when they travel to Florida State on Saturday, Skalski remains inactive.
Spector misses Skalski’s leadership on the field but his impact on the practice field has been the biggest void for the graduate linebacker.