Stewart and Peak on Track to Return | South Carolina Gamecocks Football News

South Carolina’s 2026 season opener against Kent State could be a bit shaky without Dylan Stewart and Jacarrius Peak—both sidelined by lingering injuries. Stewart’s back issue and Peak’s knee injury from basketball last February are keeping them out, but Coach Shane Beamer is upbeat, saying both are ahead of schedule in recovery and “very soon” to return. Stewart’s 11 sacks over two years and Peak’s All-ACC honors make their absence a big deal, but the medical staff and players are optimistic, with regular check-ins ensuring they’re healing right—and eager to get back on the field. 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/496bfdf3f91e55ac