Clemson Linebackers Venables, Skalski Banged Up at Virginia Tech

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said to ESPN at halftime of the Virginia Tech game that sophomore linebacker Jake Venables suffered a broken arm during the first half.

Brad Senkiw | Dec 5, 2020

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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said to ESPN at halftime of the Virginia Tech game that sophomore linebacker Jake Venables suffered a broken arm during the first half.

Venables left the field in the first quarter and didn't return.

Meanwhile, Clemson senior linebacker James Skalski has been limited in the game, and Swinney said his defensive leader is dealing with soreness. Skalski had surgery on his groin last month and missed three games. He didn't start the second half against the Hokies.

Venables was his replacement during the games he missed, leaving Clemson short at the middle linebacker. Kane Patterson saw time at the position in the first half.

Published Dec 5, 2020

BRAD SENKIW

Brad Senkiw has been covering the college football for more than 15 years on multiple platforms. He's been on the Clemson beat for the entire College Football Playoff streak and has been featured in books, newspapers and websites. A sports talk radio host on 105.5 The Roar, Senkiw brings news from sources close to the programs and analysis as an award-winning columnist. (edited)