Clemson’s upcoming game against Cal marks a significant travel experience for players like London Merritt and Jerome Carter III. Merritt noted this as the farthest he’s traveled for a game, while Carter remarked it’s his first time playing so far west. Players are adjusting travel routines, with advice to avoid sleeping on flights, although Bentancur plans to rest during the trip.
Merritt expressed confidence in the team’s preparation despite the travel challenges, anticipating that acclimatizing to the time difference will help.
Clemson’s schedule has already been disrupted this week due to a game rescheduling and a weather delay during the North Carolina game. Typically, the team takes Sundays off, but this week’s short timeline forced them into treatment and meetings immediately following the game. Coach Dabo Swinney reflected that the delays added strain to their schedule, but he humorously suggested past weather challenges should prepare them for this unique situation. The team remains focused, determined not to use these challenges as excuses.
