Clemson’s Andrew Mukuba ejected for targeting in NC State game

Clemson safety Andrew Mukuba has been ejected for targeting and will miss the remainder of Saturday night’s game against N.C. State.

Mukuba was ejected for targeting for a tackle attempt on Wolfpack wide receiver Keyon Lesane late in the second quarter.

Mukuba, the reigning ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year, is one of Clemson’s top defenders. He missed last week’s game against Wake Forest with an elbow injury but returned against the Wolfpack.

“Little adversity, lot of challenges,” coach Dabo Swinney told ABC at the half. “Some adversity with calls and all kinds of stuff. But really proud of our guys. We got the lead. This is what a championship type game is all about.”

No. 5 Clemson led No. 10 defeated N.C. State 30-20.

This story was originally published October 1, 2022 at 9:05 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