Fansided · Dec 22, 2025
Next man up: Clemson defensive line auditions begin in New York
Clemson v South Carolina | David Jensen/GettyImagesClemson’s defensive front will look very different when the Tigers take the field at Yankee Stadium—but that change comes with opportunity.
With T.J. Parker, Peter Woods, and DeMonte Capehart all opting out of the Pinstripe Bowl, Clemson will effectively roll out a reworked defensive line against Penn State. Three starting spots are open, and bowl practices have quickly turned into auditions for the next wave up front.
Defensive coordinator Tom Allen has been clear about the mindset: next man up, and this is a chance to prove it.
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