Gamecocks Start Without Key Players | South Carolina Gamecocks Football News

South Carolina Gamecocks hit the ground running — or at least, they’ll be doing so without key starters Dylan Stewart and Jacarrius Peak for their season opener against Kent State. Coach Shane Beamer confirmed the absences, but there’s good news: both are on track to return soon, with Peak showing progress on his knee and Stewart nearing full contact clearance. The timing works out well — early-season matchups against Towson and Mississippi State give them breathing room to recover before facing tougher conference foes. While missing starters stings, the Gamecocks are managing smartly and expect these players back in the mix before long. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4db02e39ec942e40