Clemson QB Watson out with a bruised shoulder
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson left the Syracuse game with a bruised right shoulder after getting tackled in the second quarter.
Tigers coach Dabo Swinney said at halftime the injury didn’t appear serious, calling it a “shoulder stinger.” The team announced Watson would not start the second half, but was available to play if needed.
That seemed unlikely with Clemson up 30-0 on the Orange at halftime.
Watson was injured after he picked up 13 yards on a run and was brought down by Davion Ellison and Rodney Williams.