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Kentucky offensive coordinator knows Clemson defense will present a challenge

Clemson’s defense will be missing several key players when the Tigers take on Kentucky in the Gator Bowl next week, but the Wildcats know it’s a dangerous and talented group.

Clemson and Kentucky meet at noon (ESPN) next Friday in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, and the Tigers will be without cornerback Nate Wiggins (NFL Draft), linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, Jr., (draft), cornerback Sheridan Jones (injury) and other key pieces.

However, UK offensive coordinator Liam Coen knows Wes Goodwin’s defense will still present a challenge.

“They’re very much built like an SEC program.