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Clemson Will Be Without Two Top Defensive Starters

Clemson will be without two of its top defenders when it travels to Notre Dame

Bryan Driskell

Clemson will be without two of its best defenders when it travels to Notre Dame this weekend for its matchup against the fourth-ranked Fighting Irish.

According to Anna Hickey of 247Sports, defensive tackle Tyler Davis and linebacker Mike Jones Jr. will not travel to South Bend this weekend.

Davis has been banged up all season, and he already missed the Tigers last two games. In 2019, the 6-2, 300-pound defensive tackle was a key part of the Tiger defensive line, registering 44 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks during a freshman All-American season.

Not having Davis in the lineup is a big loss, but he has already missed three games, so the Tigers know what their plan will be without him.

Jones is a first-year starter that registered 15 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss.

Davis and Jones both missed the Clemson victory over Boston College.

Redshirt freshman Keith Maguire replaced Jones in the lineup against the Eagles.

Clemson will also be without star quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who is out after testing positive last week for COVID-19. 

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BRYAN DRISKELL

Bryan Driskell is the publisher of Irish Breakdown and has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. A former college football player and coach, Bryan and Irish Breakdown bring a level of expertise and analysis that is unmatched. From providing in depth looks at the Fighting Irish, breaking news stories and honest recruiting analysis, Irish Breakdown has everything Notre Dame football fans want and need. Bryan was previous a football analyst for Blue & Gold Illustrated before launching Irish Breakdown. He coached college football at Duquesne University, Muhlenberg College, Christopher Newport University, Wittenberg University and Defiance College. During his coaching career he was a pass game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, quarterbacks coach, running backs coach and wide receivers coach. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Salisbury University, where he played quarterback for the Sea Gulls. You can email Bryan at bryan@irishbreakdown.com. Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more. BECOME A MEMBER Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Follow Bryan on Twitter: @CoachD178Like and follow Irish Breakdown on FacebookSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter

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