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Swinney Praises ‘Special’ Frosh despite Tough Series vs. Troy

Clemson true freshman offensive lineman Brayden Jacobs had a tough series during the eighth-ranked Tigers’ 27-16 win over Troy on Saturday at Death Valley.

With starting left tackle Tristan Leigh out, Jacobs came in for Clemson at left tackle early in the second quarter. The 6-foot-7, 355-pounder was called for a holding penalty on his first snap and also allowed a sack a few plays later.

But Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney isn’t worried about the talented frosh.

“Brayden, man – y’all don’t worry about Brayden,” Swinney said during his postgame press conference. “He’s getting a chance to play, and obviously he gave up a sack, had a couple missed plays there.