In Reply to: OT: $UCks Player Suspended One Whole Game, Issues Statement posted by UCLA78 on September 27, 2026 at 12:17:29
South Carolina EDGE Dylan Stewart suspended indefinitely after Alabama loss
The star pass rusher threw a punch at an Alabama player, argued with coaches on the sideline and drew Shane Beamer's ire for loafing as the Gamecocks fell to 0-2 in SEC play
South Carolina defensive end Dylan Stewart has been suspended indefinitely, coach Shane Beamer announced on Sunday. Stewart, a potential All-American and first round pick, had multiple off-field antics during a 49-18 loss to No. 8 Alabama.
Stewart threw a punch at the helmet of Alabama tight end Josh Ford after the Crimson Tide scored a fourth quarter touchdown to push the lead to 42-18. The officials did not appear to see it and he was not penalized for it. Earlier in the game, Beamer was seen shouting at Stewart for loafing to the sideline after committing a penalty.
"I'll make the decision on what his future looks like," Beamer said. "There's a standard of how we do things in our program. It's beyond the punch."
Stewart was a five-star recruit in the Class of 2024 and one of the most significant recruits of the Beamer era at South Carolina. The junior posted a combined 22.5 tackles for loss and 11 sacks in his first two seasons with the program.