South Carolina Player Dylan Stewart Suspended One Game by SEC for On-Field Incident

Mobile Pensacola, AL, September 28, 2026 —

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has announced a one-game suspension for Dylan Stewart, a player for the University of South Carolina’s football team. The suspension stems from an incident that occurred during a recent game, in which Stewart reportedly punched an opposing player.

According to the conference’s announcement, the player on the receiving end of the action was Josh Ford, a member of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. The specific game in which the incident took place was not detailed in the available information.

The SEC enforces a code of conduct for its student-athletes, and disciplinary actions are typically taken for unsportsmanlike conduct or actions that violate conference rules. The duration of the suspension, one game, indicates the conference’s assessment of the severity of the infraction.

Details regarding the exact circumstances leading up to the punch, or whether any penalties were assessed on the field at the time of the incident, were not provided. Information about whether this suspension carries any additional implications, such as fines or further review by the universities involved, was also not immediately available.

Dylan Stewart’s absence will affect the South Carolina Gamecocks’ roster for the upcoming game. The team’s coaching staff and athletic department have not yet issued a public statement regarding the suspension. The conference’s decision is final regarding the one-game ban, which will be served during the next scheduled competition for the South Carolina team.

Further details on the player’s eligibility status following the one-game suspension are expected to align with standard conference protocols. The specific opponent and date for which Stewart’s suspension will be effective were not specified.

Story summarized from the original created by Matt Stahl on www.al.com, see more information here.

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