Strong Out Indefinitely, Clemson’s Defense Reeling | Columbia News

Clemson’s defense takes a major hit as senior DT Markus Strong goes down with a long-term leg injury in their season opener loss to LSU, leaving the Tigers dangerously thin at defensive tackle. Already missing key players like Hevin Brown-Shuler and suspended star Vic Burley, the team now scrambles to fill the void as Strong—expected to be a cornerstone—played just 25 snaps before exiting. Meanwhile, LSU’s speedy QB Sam Leavitt shredded the Clemson front, rushing for over 100 yards and two TDs, catching the defense off guard. Other injuries, including knocks to Champ Thompson and a sidelined Collin Sadler, add to the chaos. With Strong’s status uncertain, the pressure mounts on backups Andy Burburija and Amare Adams as Clemson looks to regroup quickly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c5eb195bfdb0b278