Cade Klubnik Leads Clemson Towards Penn State in Pinstripe Bowl Showdown

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik will probably be amongst a handful of veterans intent on enjoying within the Pinstripe Bowl in opposition to Penn State, coach Dabo Swinney stated Monday, however greater than two dozen others will miss the sport.

Klubnik, who earlier than the season was thought-about a Heisman Trophy contender and a possible early choice within the 2026 NFL draft, struggled at occasions this season and completed with simply 16 landing passes. Nonetheless, Swinney stated a great efficiency within the chilly climate in New York within the bowl sport may very well be a profit when promoting Klubnik’s ability set on the subsequent stage.

“Verify the climate reviews in NFL stadiums this weekend,” Swinney stated.

Klubnik reportedly didn’t throw at follow Monday, however extensive receiver Tyler Brown stated the Clemson QB needs to be superb for the sport. Tailback Adam Randall, middle Ryan Linthicum and sort out Blake Miller are amongst different veterans on offense who’re anticipated to play within the Pinstripe Bowl (midday ET, Dec. 27, ABC).

Klubnik additionally accepted an invite to the East-West Shrine Bowl on Monday.

One offensive star who is not going to be out there for the Tigers is wideout Antonio Williams, who formally introduced his intention to enter the NFL draft on Monday. Swinney stated Williams is out with an damage.

On protection, Clemson will probably be with out a host of stars, together with NFL draft hopefuls Avieon Terrell, Peter Woods, T.J. Parker and DeMonte Capehart. Beginning security Khalil Barnes, who plans to switch, may also choose out of the Pinstripe Bowl.

In all, Swinney stated Clemson is with out 17 gamers on account of damage and one other 9 who’re opting out.

“It is a lengthy record,” Swinney stated, “however no one cares.”

Tight finish Ian Schieffelin, a star on the Tigers’ basketball group previous to this season who opted to offer soccer a strive, is now not with the group, Swinney stated Monday. Schieffelin handled off-field points, together with an offseason DUI arrest, and completed with simply two catches for 10 yards.