Clemson defensive lineman Shelton Lewis reportedly sustained an injury during Clemson’s practice game ahead of their Week 1 game against Georgia.
The official first week of college football is just a few weeks away, and one of the biggest matchups of the opening weekend is Georgia vs. Clemson at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. It’s been billed as a top-25 matchup because both teams were well-ranked in the preseason AP poll, and the Clemson Tigers may be without one of their defensive backs for the highly anticipated game.
According to ClemsonInsider, defensive back Shelton Lewis suffered a lower leg injury during Clemson’s scrimmage over the weekend. They also reported that Lewis is using crutches and is unable to put weight on his leg. Lewis is a sophomore and was competing for a starting spot in the secondary. He played in 13 games for Clemson last season, starting two of them. Last season, he recorded 10 tackles, two interceptions and one touchdown.
The Tigers are expected to have one of the better defenses in college football this season, but losing a key player like Lewis is a huge blow to the roster, especially with a distant matchup against quarterback Carson Beck, who is expected to be in the running for the Heisman Trophy this season.
The Bulldogs entered the offseason as 12.5-point favorites against Clemson. However, as the game got closer, the line shifted more in Georgia’s favor. According to DraftKings, the Bulldogs are two-touchdown favorites, as the current line is now -14 points in favor of the Dawgs.
The Bulldogs and Tigers will face off at noon on August 31 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. It will be the first meeting between the two teams since the 2021 season opener, which saw the Dawgs win 10-3 to secure their first national title in 41 years.
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