Clemson’s back on the grind after thrashing Furman 45-10 on November 22, and locking in a three-game streak. But the party was short-lived. Dabo Swinney’s defensive line just got smacked with rough news before the South Carolina matchup. That’s indeed a tough pill to swallow after dominating Furman like they did.

On November 23, Clemson beat writer Chapel Fowler tweeted, “Clemson coach Dabo Swinney on his Sunday teleconference announces that DE Jahiem Lawson will be OUT for the South Carolina game and for the rest of the season. Needs tightrope ankle surgery. Dabo wasn’t sure of Lawson’s status last night.” Maybe Swinney, too, was not prepared for this injury update.

Clemson’s routine afternoon against Furman just turned into a serious injury watch. Defensive end Jahiem Lawson went

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