CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson guard Trent Howard suffered a torn ACL in his left knee at observe this week, coach Dabo Swinney stated Wednesday.
The 6-foot-3, 295-pound fifth-year graduate has been a backup a lot of the season, however he needed to step right into a starter’s position as a result of accidents alongside Clemson’s offensive line.
“My coronary heart breaks for him,” Swinney stated.
Howard got here in on the second snap in a 24-20 win at Pitt two video games in the past when lineman Elyjah Thurmon was harm on the primary play. Thurmon had an ankle damage that required surgical procedure and won’t return this season.
Howard acquired his fourth profession begin in a blowout victory in opposition to The Citadel final Saturday and was in line for one more begin in opposition to No. 16 South Carolina if injured starter Marcus Tate was unable to go after lacking the previous three video games.
Howard was listed as a backup at each proper and left guard on this week’s depth chart.
The Tigers (9-2) face the rival Gamecocks (8-3) on Saturday.
