Clemson receives bad news prior to the big game.
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The Clemson Tigers are unbeaten and placed No. 4 in the inaugural College Football Playoff rankings
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On the other hand, it appears as though Dabo Swinney's team won't have one of its best playmakers
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on defence when they play the Fighting Irish on the road on Saturday night.
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ESPN's college football expert Adam Rittenberg reports that the Tigers' standout defensive end Xavier Thomas won't play on Saturday night.
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Can confirm that defensive end Xavier Thomas (foot) won't play for Clemson against Notre Dame tonight.
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Thomas played in the last three games after missing the initial part of the season due to a foot ailment, Rittenberg said in a Tweet.
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Thomas has missed most of the season due to chronic injuries.
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