Report: Bryan Bresee ruled out for Clemson vs NC State following hospital stay

When Clemson takes the field Saturday night against NC State, it’ll be without Bryan Bresee. The Tigers defensive tackle spent time in the hospital this week, according to Tiger Illustrated’s Larry Williams.

Bresee was dealing with a kidney-related issue, which led to his hospital stay, Williams reported. He’s been a staple of the Clemson defensive line, but he and his family went through a tough time last month. Bresee’s sister, Ella, passed away after a battle with cancer, and he returned to the field last week against Wake Forest — a 51-45 Clemson victory.

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In three games this season, Bresee has eight tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and 0.5 sack as Clemson continues to make a case for a College Football Playoff spot. The Tigers will take on NC State in a key ACC showdown Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

Dabo Swinney reveals emotion of delivering win in Bryan Bresee’s return vs Wake Forest

Clemson’s 51-45 double OT win at Wake Forest was chock full of emotion. At face value, the Top-25 matchup held a ton of value both in the ACC and in the national picture. However, an underlying storyline was the return and star DE Bryan Bresee after the passing of his sister following her battle with cancer.

Dabo Swinney spoke after the game about the feeling of winning in the wake of Ella Bresee’s passing. He said he’s proud of Bresee for his performance while personally dealing with the tragedy while showing his appreciation for the attendance from the Bresee family.

“I’m proud of him,” Swinney said. “I didn’t get to talk to his parents but I saw them when we drove in on the bus. They were here, his family, sisters. I’m really glad they were here.”