Elyjah Thurmon injury update, Clemson OL released from hospital after hit to head
This story has been updated with additional information. TALLAHASSEE, FL — Clemson football starting left guard Elyjah Thurmon was released from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on Nov. 1 after being carted off vs. Florida State the day before, according to the school. "OL Elyjah Thurmon has been discharged from the hospital and is returning to Clemson ," Clemson football's X account posted. "Thank you to the medical teams from both Clemson and Florida State for their care. Elyjah, his family and the broader Clemson family are grateful for everyone's prayer and support last night." The Tigers (5-3, 3-2 ACC) defeated the Seminoles (3-5, 1-4) 36-24 on Oct. 31. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said after the game Thurmon has either a concussion or a neck injury. "I think the signs are all positive right now," Swinney said. "I think it's more just maybe a concussion-type thing, and just that whole neck area, but he had good strength, good movement, and all that." Thurmon was injured on a run play in the second quarter. Thurmon entered a pile of players to help running back Jarvis Green gain more yards and took a hit to the head from an FSU defender. This is the
