South Carolina’s Dylan Stewart Faces Shocking Setback in Week 1—What This Means for the Season
South Carolina football is staring down the barrel of 2026 with plenty on the line — after a rocky 2025, the Gamecocks are itching for a comeback. But here’s the kicker: can they really bounce back without their defensive dynamo Dylan Stewart firing on all cylinders? The guy’s been grappling with a back injury just as his junior season kicks off, and well, injuries like this don’t exactly come with a user manual. Toss in the status of prized transfer left tackle Jacarrius Peak, nursing a knee injury of his own, and you’ve got a real nail-biter on your hands. Coach Shane Beamer isn’t sugarcoating it — neither star will suit up against Kent State this weekend, but signs point to both making a fiery return soon. Stewart’s stats? Impressive doesn’t cut it: 56 tackles, 11 sacks, and a top-5 2027 NFL draft pick buzz swirling around him. Meanwhile, Peak’s been a beast in the ACC, shaping up as a cornerstone for the team. With a softer schedule early on, the Gamecocks have a slender window before Alabama rolls in — will the duo’s comeback be the spark South Carolina desperately needs? Only time will tell.

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