FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — Clemson returned outdoors on Tuesday for its third practice in the Jacksonville area in preparation for the 2023 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against Kentucky on Friday.

Clemson SID Ross Taylor caught up with freshman All-American safety Khalil Barnes at Tuesday’s Gator Bowl practice at Fernandina Beach High School in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

Barnes talked about his first bowl experience, the success he’s had in his first year as a Tiger, the return of veteran safety RJ Mickens next season and more.

Check out Barnes’ interview below:

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