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Clemson works to replace four offensive line starters ahead of season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Clemson works to replace four offensive line starters ahead of season opener

Summary

Clemson offensive line coach Matt Luke faces the challenge of replacing four starters as the team begins fall practices ahead of its season opener against LSU on September 5. The Tigers lost starters Blake Miller, Tristan Leigh, Ryan Linthicum, and Walker Parks to the NFL or graduation. Luke emphasized the competitive nature of the incoming roster, with nine returning linemen having combined for 3,126 snaps last season. The team hopes to finalize its starting five by August 20, with a mix of experienced players and incoming freshmen forming the potential lineup.

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Status Watch

•Clemson opens its season against LSU on September 5.
•Four starters from last year's offensive line have departed.
•Nine returning linemen bring significant experience with 3,126 snaps last season.
•Coach Luke aims to finalize the depth chart by August 20.
•Versatility among returning players is seen as an advantage.

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9:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Everybody’s fighting for a spot’: Clemson tasked with replacing four offensive line starters

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CLEMSON — Last season, Clemson offensive line coach Matt Luke probably had an easier time penciling in the five players who would take the first-team reps at fall camp. Entering 2025, the nine returning linemen combined for 3,126 snaps the season prior.
— Yahoo Sports

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