Clemson football week 1 injury report: Coach Dabo Swinney provides insight on key players

Clemson Tigers is preparing for its highly anticipated Week 1 clash against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on August 31, 2024. Coach Dabo Swinney has shared valuable insights into the team's current injury status in the press conference on Tuesday.

Clemson injury report week 1

Coach Swinney provided an optimistic update on Tiger's injury situation ahead of their showdown with Georgia. Among the injured players were the defensive backs Jeadyn Lucas and Shelton Lewis, who the Tigers intended to start the season with.

Swinney noted that both players are expected to be ready by game day, stating (per Sports Illustrated):

"Everybody's right now ready to play. Everybody's good to go. Good to go until you hear otherwise. Everybody's day-to-day."

Meanwhile, the Georgia Bulldogs have disclosed a more comprehensive injury report. RB Roderick Robinson and DT Jordan Hall have been ruled out for the game due to injuries.

"Rod's toe is still an issue for him. Anytime you go into a season, ask what do you have? You really don't know what you have," Smart said.

However, the Bulldogs also listed several key players, such as wide receiver Colbie Young and defensive lineman Warren Brinson, as probable.

Despite these injury concerns, Georgia remains the favorite to win, with oddsmakers at FanDuel setting the line at -13.5 in favor of the Bulldogs. This follows an earlier offseason line where Georgia opened as 12.5-point favorites.

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How to watch Clemson vs. Georgia football game and season preview

The Tigers will face off against the Bulldogs on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at noon ET (9 a.m. PT). Fans can catch the game live on ABC or stream it on ESPN+ and Sling TV. For those opting for streaming services, Fubo offers a free trial for new users. Radio listeners can also follow the game on SiriusXM, with Clemson's broadcast on channel 82 and Georgia's on channel 81.

Clemson is looking to reestablish itself as a powerful force in the ACC, a league where it once dominated with six consecutive College Football Playoff appearances and two national championships. Despite ending the previous year with a 9-4 record, which placed them sixth in the ACC, the Tigers would be eager to surpass that performance in the new season.

Coach Dabo Swinney led the team to finish their last season with a five-game winning streak, which they hope to replicate. A critical step in their success will be quarterback Cade Klubnick, who posted a 19:9 touchdown-to-interception ratio in 2023. On defense, Clemson will look to senior linebacker Barrett Carter to lead a younger unit.