Cade Klubnik and the Clemson offense will be down a pass catcher as one Tigers season has ended early.
Head coach Dabo Swinney shared during his weekly press conference on Tuesday that redshirt junior Troy Stellato will miss the rest of the season due to a thumb injury. According to Swinney, Stellato had been playing through the injury for some time.
“He tore his thumb, got to have surgery on it Thursday, so he’s going to be done. Tough break there. He’s been battling for a couple of weeks. He’s been trying but can’t play like he wants to play.”
Stellato, who has dealt with multiple injuries throughout his Clemson career, has been a key contributor this season, recording 25 catches for 264 yards and a touchdown. Despite his setbacks, Swinney praised the receiver’s perseverance. “He’s been battling a lot of injuries but kept getting up, just kept getting up,” Swinney said. “I hate it for him, but it’s just another part of his story.”
Other Tigers will have to step up without the talented wide receiver.