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Gamecocks Face Crisis: 0-3 SEC Start, Star Player Suspended
4 Oct
Summary
- South Carolina Gamecocks have a disappointing 0-3 SEC record.
- Star defensive end Dylan Stewart is suspended indefinitely.
- Coach Shane Beamer's buyout is approximately $24 million.
South Carolina's football team has struggled early in the current season, holding a 0-3 record in the SEC. This poor performance follows a predicted 11th-place finish and a losing record last year. The team recently suffered an overtime home loss to Kentucky after leading significantly in the first half.
Further complicating matters, star defensive end Dylan Stewart, a projected NFL Draft pick, has been suspended indefinitely. Stewart's suspension stems from an altercation with an opponent and issues with the coaching staff. Coach Shane Beamer has stated he will determine when Stewart will return.
With a contract through 2030 and a significant buyout of approximately $24 million, speculation about Beamer's tenure is beginning. The team's current situation has led to discussions about potential replacements, with several prominent figures in college football emerging as candidates should the university decide to make a change.
