CLEMSON – In years past, college football coaches made redshirt decisions in late August with the hope they could hold those players until the following season. Under the new rules, the coaches have some breathing room.
The new rule was implemented last season and says that players will now be allowed to play in up to four games and still qualify for a redshirt season, maintaining four years of eligibility. In the past, playing just one game could cost a player an entire season of eligibility.
Head coach Dabo Swinney told the media Monday that the coaches have an idea of the players they want to redshirt but have the luxury of waiting until later in the season to make a final decision.