Will Shipley injury update |
Clemson standout running back
Will Shipley was a key component of Clemson's 38-35 victory over Kentucky in the 2023 TaxSlayer Bowl on Friday afternoon.
Shipley only had 29 rushing yards but had a pivotal kickoff return that set up the game-winning drive for the Tigers. He had 132 all-purpose yards, with 94 coming on kickoff returns. On his return, he suffered a leg injury and was seen on the field with crutches during the postgame celebration. "We will do an MRI tomorrow or the next day. We will wait and see, but initial reports seem to be encouraging. But you never know till you do the MRI," Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said after the game. "Yeah, it was a knee. Again, you don't want to say anything other than all I can say is they felt like it was best-case scenario just on an observation, but they've got to do the MRI before you can have -- we've had that go both ways; right? We've had worst-case scenario news and do the MRI and get good news. Initially, they said looks like best-case scenario, but we'll see what the MRI says." Shipley finished the season with 827 rushing yards and five touchdowns. He also had 31 catches for 244 yards and two more scores. Shipley has not announced yet if he is going pro or returning to Clemson for another season. HUGE run for Will Shipley Will Shipley, who is on crutches, was a part of a postgame huddle with Clemson’s running backs. pic.twitter.com/eGYeEjsIOm These two 🥹🧡 pic.twitter.com/dkqev0d2m5 Dabo Swinney found Shipley and shared a moment with him pic.twitter.com/gjyOYWN1G8
Here’s hoping he’s okay 🙏 pic.twitter.com/uyi5XFJZtW
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