CLEMSON — For safety Khalil Barnes, being back on the field felt like a blessing last Saturday. After sitting out the previous two games with a hamstring injury, Barnes was grateful to suit up for the Clemson Tigers in their loss to Syracuse.
“It was weird,” he said about having to stand on the sidelines and unable to help his team. “But I also got a chance to be vocal and do more for the guys.”
The absence marked the first time he had missed a game since high school, and he admitted the time away felt unfamiliar.