Clemson will be without standout defensive end Peter Woods for today's matchup against NC State. Woods was seen on the sidelines before kickoff at Memorial Stadium, wearing sweats and tennis shoes instead of participating in pregame stretches with his fellow defensive linemen, who were in full gear.

Earlier in the week, head coach Dabo Swinney had mentioned that Woods was still "day-to-day" following the injury he sustained in the second quarter against Appalachian State on Sept. 7. Woods was taken out of that game after being chop blocked below the knees by an opposing tight end and has not played since.

Woods had an impressive showing in the season opener, recording 2.5 tackles for loss, including his first career sack, among his six tackles against Georgia. The former five-star recruit from Alabama and 2023 freshman All-American entered the season with high expectations after finishing last year with 27 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and a forced fumble in 12 games.