CLEMSON — One of Clemson football 's biggest questions ahead of the 2025 season is how will the Tigers replace running back Phil Mafah.

Mafah was Clemson 's workhorse last season after rushing for more than 1,115 yards. He had 216 carries; Clemson's next closest running back, Jay Haynes , had 43.

With Haynes still recovering from a torn ACL, Jarvis Green out indefinitely with a foot injury and walk-on Peyton Streko injured, Clemson has four capable running backs available: former wide receiver Adam Randall , Keith Adams Jr., David Eziomume and 2025 signee Gideon Davidson .

Randall is Clemson's projected starter and participated in the team's final scrimmage on Aug. 14 that was closed to the media after being limited this week with an injury. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he

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