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Wednesday Update: Key defender might be out, Swinney responds to criticism

CLEMSON – The Clemson defense might be shorthanded Saturday in Louisville.

Head coach Dabo Swinney met with the media following Wednesday’s practice and said that the Tigers are relatively healthy, except for two players.

“Yeah, for the most part. Jake Venables is definitely going to be out,” Swinney said. “He tweaked his hamstring. Xavier Thomas is probably questionable right now, too. He got banged up in practice, so he's in concussion protocol. We will have to see on that.”

“Been good. He's been good. He's had a good week,” Swinney said.