Mason Trotter did not have the start to the season that many expected. All during spring and fall camps, the redshirt sophomore offensive linemen was posed and ready to be on the field to start the game against Georgia in Charlotte. Trotter was expected to start at either center or a guard position and contribute to the Clemson offense from the start.
Then, came the injury. During a walk-through prior to the opening game of the season, Trotter broke his hand and was sidelined for the first five games of the season. This past week, the Sunday practice in the short week was his first day back of not having the club on to give him enough movement to where he could start snapping again.