RB Tavien Feaster’s reunion with his former teammates and coaches at Clemson this week is one of the bigger subplots of The Palmetto Bowl at Williams-Brice Stadium.

He made it clear in meeting with reporters on Tuesday why he chose to transfer from Clemson to South Carolina, as he has long said it was a way to find more playing time. Feaster lost his starting role to Travis Etienne.

Feaster told reporters, like Mike Uva, that Clemson fans are entitled to their own opinion if they choose to boo him Saturday and understands since he’s on the other side now. Says he’s got nothing but love for them and reiterates that it was a business decision for him to come to USC.

Feaster admitted how circumstances have changed.

“I’m in a different position, a different mindset. I’m the underdog,” he said, according to Gene Sapakoff.

For his part, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has maintained his earlier comments, Eric Boynton reported: “We’ve kind of seen him on that other sideline all year so we’re past that. We wish him well in every game except this one.”

The pregame exchanges for this will be interesting to watch as Feaster is likely to have a chat with his former teammates, especially offensive linemen. He’s also a key to the game as a big game from Feaster could fuel hopes of an upset.