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Dabo Swinney drops major updates on Green, Denson, and shuts down Klubnik critics

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Dabo Swinney said DT Stephiylan Green should return vs. South Carolina and downplayed freshman QB Chris Denson’s foot issue while defending Cade Klubnik’s legacy.

Clemson quarterback Chris Denson (15) runs by Furman players during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, November 22, 2025. | Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co Inc SC / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Rivalry week doesn’t usually hand out good news, but Dabo Swinney delivered some Wednesday night anyway.

Clemson expects to get defensive tackle Stephiylan Green back in the rotation Saturday in Columbia, and Swinney indicated true freshman quarterback Chris Denson avoided anything long-term after having his foot stepped on in practice.