Clemson starting defender unavailable for Furman game

No. 5 Clemson football is down a defensive starter against Furman.

Defensive tackle Tyler Davis is “not expected to be available” for the Tigers’ home opener against the Paladins, according to a team availability report released Saturday.

Davis, a first-team All-ACC pick last season, recorded two tackles in Clemson’s season-opening win against Georgia Tech Monday.

The senior has been listed as a co-starter at one of Clemson’s two defensive tackle spots alongside junior Ruke Orhorhoro this season. Bryan Bresee and Orhorhoro are co-starters at the other DT spot.

Freshman wide receiver Adam Randall, who’s recovering from a spring ACL tear, is expected to dress and go through warmups today but is not expected to play, Clemson said.

Clemson and Furman kick off at 3:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.

This story was originally published September 10, 2022 at 2:17 PM.

Chapel Fowler

The State

Chapel Fowler, the NSMA’s 2024 South Carolina Sportswriter of the Year, has covered Clemson football and other topics for The State since summer 2022. His work’s also been honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors, the South Carolina Press Association and the North Carolina Press Association. He’s a Denver, N.C., native, a UNC-Chapel Hill alum and a pickup basketball enthusiast. Support my work with a digital subscription