There was a time during the run of six straight College Football Playoff appearances for Clemson Football that it seemed like injuries rarely happened. The ever-present nagging injuries happened, of course, but it seemed rare for anyone of importance to miss significant time during the season. It also seemed like most players were available for spring practice as well.
The last three years have felt like the team was in the ‘Upside Down’. Injuries have plagued this program with several key players, particularly at wide receiver, missing some or all of the season. Many players have also missed spring practices while recovering from injuries or surgeries, further hampering their development.