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Clemson Tigers offensive coordinator Tony Elliott to miss College Football Playoff semifinal game

Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott will miss the College Football Playoff semifinal game against the Ohio State on Friday because of COVID-19 protocols.

Elliott, the Tigers' offensive play-caller for the past six seasons, will not travel to New Orleans for the Allstate Sugar Bowl, it was announced Wednesday.

Clemson did not confirm if the 41-year-old Elliott had tested positive for COVID-19, only saying he would remain in protocols.

Coach Dabo Swinney is expected to address who will handle Clemson's offensive play-calling against Ohio State at a news conference Thursday morning.

A former wide receiver at Clemson, Elliott joined Swinney's staff in 2011.