Clemson defensive tackle Vic Burley suspended after disorderly conduct arrest
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:27 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Clemson University has suspended defensive tackle Vic Burley indefinitely following his arrest for disorderly conduct, as confirmed by coach Dabo Swinney on August 22. Burley was apprehended by Clemson University Police Department early Saturday morning. Swinney expressed disappointment over Burley's actions and decisions leading to the suspension. It is unclear how this will impact Burley's status for the upcoming season.
- •Vic Burley was arrested for disorderly conduct on Saturday.
- •Dabo Swinney announced the suspension on August 22.
- •Burley's status for the season remains uncertain.
- •The incident was handled by the Clemson University Police Department.
- •Clemson aims to maintain discipline within the football program.
- 9:50 PMESPN NCAAF — Clemson DT Burley suspended following arrest
- 8:54 PMCBS Sports — Clemson DT Vic Burley suspended after disorderly conduct arrest: Dabo Swinney 'extremely disappointed'
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Clemson football DT Vic Burley suspended after arrest
"Clemson has suspended DT Vic Burley indefinitely following his arrest Saturday morning for disorderly conduct, coach Dabo Swinney announced.
"Clemson football has suspended defensive tackle Vic Burley after his arrest, coach Dabo Swinney said in a statement Aug. 22.
"Burley, a senior, was expected to be a key player for the Tigers defense before his indefinite suspension
Sources
External links- ESPN NCAAFAug 22, 2026, 9:50 PMClemson DT Burley suspended following arrest
Clemson has suspended DT Vic Burley indefinitely following his arrest Saturday morning for disorderly conduct, coach Dabo Swinney announced.
- CBS SportsAug 22, 2026, 8:54 PMClemson DT Vic Burley suspended after disorderly conduct arrest: Dabo Swinney 'extremely disappointed'
Burley, a senior, was expected to be a key player for the Tigers defense before his indefinite suspension
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 7:27 PMClemson football DT Vic Burley suspended after arrest
Clemson football has suspended defensive tackle Vic Burley after his arrest, coach Dabo Swinney said in a statement Aug. 22.
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