Clemson preparing to face Notre Dame without DT Lawrence

DALLAS (AP) — No. 2 Clemson is preparing to play without star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence when it faces No. 3 Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl on Saturday. Lawrence and two teammates failed an NCAA test for performance-enhancing drugs.
Tigers defensive coordinator Brent Venables said that as of Wednesday, there had been no change in Lawrence’s status. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney announced Monday the school had been notified by the NCAA about the failed tests. Swinney said the player