Joseph Ngata, who leads Clemson in receiving yards, will miss Saturday's game against No. 23 Pittsburgh due to COVID-19 protocols.
The school announced that Ngata would be absent alongside fellow wide receivers E.J. Williams and Frank Ladson, who've both battled injuries this season. It leaves the Tigers' receiving corps desperately thin.
While Justyn Ross leads the team in catches (28) and touchdowns (3), his supporting cast at the position will be led by true freshman Beaux Collins, who has just five receptions in his career.
The Tigers' passing game has struggled mightily through six games, with QB D.