South Carolina indefinitely suspends pass rusher Dylan Stewart after an incident during the Gamecocks’ loss to Alabama. Multiple outlets report that Stewart punches an Alabama player during the game, and that the confrontation is visible to spectators and cameras.

According to coverage, Stewart is also involved in additional sideline behavior after the punch, including arguing on the sideline and drawing criticism from coach Shane Beamer. CBS Sports adds that Beamer reacts to what he describes as Stewart “loafing” during South Carolina’s 0–2 start in SEC play.

Across the reports, the central point is the same: South Carolina announces an indefinite suspension following the Alabama game and frames it as a disciplinary response to Stewart’s actions. Yahoo Sports discusses the punishment and its timing, while The Athletic emphasizes the punching incident as the trigger for the suspension. The outlets differ mainly in the amount of detail they provide about the aftermath, but they agree on the cause and the indefinite length of the ban.