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Clemson expects RB Wayne Gallman back against Florida State

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CLEMSON, SC - OCTOBER 01: Wayne Gallman #9 of the Clemson Tigers breaks free past Keith Kelsey #55 of the Louisville Cardinals for a touchdown during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Wayne Gallman is expected to play in the Week 9 matchup against Florida State after going through concussion protocol. (Getty Images)

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Wednesday he expects running back Wayne Gallman to play against Florida State next week.

Gallman was knocked out of last week’s 24-17 overtime win against N.C. State after suffering a concussion early in the contest. Swinney said on the ACC coaches teleconference that Gallman, who has been in concussion protocol this week, is “doing great.”

“He’s just a great football player,” Swinney said. “He’s our leader at that position, and we really like our other players but we don’t have a lot of experience there. Here’s a guy who’s played in a lot of big games and has been our workhorse so it [was] definitely a loss for us.”

Gallman leads Clemson with 90 carries for 489 yards and five touchdowns. The Tigers have a bye this week before facing the Seminoles in Week 9.

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