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Vic Burley reinstatement and suspension update

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2026-08-27 07:50 UTC → 2026-09-09 00:48 UTC · added removed

Vic Burley disorderly conduct arrest reinstatement and suspension update

Clemson University head coach Dabo Swinney has announced the reinstatement of senior defensive tackle Vic Burley was arrested for disorderly conduct on a Saturday morning, leading to the football roster. Burley had been serving an indefinite suspension from the football team. Head coach Dabo Swinney expressed disappointment following an August arrest for public disorderly conduct. Police reports regarding the player’s actions. Following incident indicated that Burley was found asleep in a running vehicle with the odor of marijuana, a THC vape device, and a handgun. Following his arrest, Burley pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor public disorderly conduct charge in and received a conditional discharge from Clemson University Municipal Court. A judge granted him a conditional discharge, which allows for To have the dismissal of charges if dismissed, he meets specific requirements. These include remaining free of criminal trouble for six months, completing must complete community service, a drug or and alcohol education program, performing 24 hours of community service, attending an IMPACTed education course, and paying a $150 fee. Despite the legal outcome, an intervention program. While Burley remains under indefinite suspension from will miss the team. upcoming game against Georgia Southern, he is expected to be available for the ACC opener against North Carolina on September 19. Swinney also noted that transfer defensive tackle Kourtney Kelly is expected to return “sooner than later” as the team seeks to bolster a defensive line currently facing depth challenges due to injuries.

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  1. 2026-09-09 00:48 UTC Vic Burley reinstatement and suspension update
  2. 2026-08-27 07:50 UTC Vic Burley disorderly conduct arrest and suspension

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