Burley Suspended, Clemson’s Defense in Trouble | Clemson Tigers Football News

Clemson Tigers Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Clemson’s defense just took a major hit as senior DT Vic Burley, a five-star recruit and key starter, is suspended indefinitely after his arrest for disorderly conduct. Coach Dabo Swinney called the move disappointing, and with Burley gone, the Tigers lose their most experienced defensive tackle — a blow to a unit already missing its top three players from last year. Burley, who battled injuries but made strides in recent scrimmages, now leaves room for transfer Andy Burburija to step up. The unranked Tigers now face a tough opener against LSU on September 5th, scrambling to fill the void…