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FILE — Freshman edge rusher Dylan Stewart celebrates after forcing Old Dominion to fumble the ball in the fourth quarter of their matchup on Aug. 31, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Stewart recorded four total tackles, 1.5 sacks, and forced two fumbles in his first game for the Gamecocks.

Freshmen Dylan Stewart, Josiah Thompson make highly-anticipated debuts in Gamecock football's season opener

Two of the highest-ranked recruits in program history, freshmen edge rusher Dylan Stewart and offensive lineman Josiah Thompson, made their college football debuts in South Carolina football's 23-19 win over Old Dominion on Saturday. Both Stewart and Thompson played important roles in the win and helped allow the Gamecocks to show off improved parts of its game from last season.