Dabo Swinney gives injury update on 2 key starters ahead of Wake Forest game

Dabo Swinney shared an injury update on a pair of key players as Clemson prepares to face Wake Forest in Week 6.

Cornerback Nate Wiggins and receiver Antonio Williams have been making progress toward being available this weekend, Swinney said. Both players were able to go through a workout on Monday.

“We’re hopeful, but nothing definite there yet,” he said.

Dabo Swinney says CB Nate Wiggins (knee) and WR Antonio Williams (ankle) looked good in Monday's workout and today will be a "big day" for them availability-wise. "We're hopeful, but nothing definite there yet." Both will be day to day for Wake Forest game

— Chapel Fowler (@chapelfowler) October 3, 2023

Wiggins suffered a knee injury at the end of Clemson’s loss to Florida State back in Week 4. He was not able to play in the Tigers’ road win vs. Syracuse last weekend.

When healthy, Wiggins is a key player in Clemson’s secondary. So far this season, he has accounted for 4 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception and 2 pass deflections.

Williams has been out since Clemson’s Week 3 win over Florida Atlantic with an ankle injury. If he’s able to play, he will be one of Clemson’s top options at wide receiver vs. the Demon Deacons. He has 15 catches for 145 yards and 2 touchdowns so far this season.

Clemson will face Wake Forest at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.