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S. Carolina's Dylan Stewart takes nasty hit, briefly leaves game vs. Oklahoma
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NORMAN, Okla. -- South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart left Saturday's game at Oklahoma late in the second quarter after getting hit in the midsection by an opponent's helmet.
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Stewart was trying to shed blocks when he took a wicked spear from Oklahoma offensive lineman Noah Best. Stewart returned to start the second half.
Stewart, who is expected to be an early first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, had a half tackle for loss in the first half. The Sooners largely kept him under control before his exit.
Stewart is considered one of the nation's best defensive linemen. He was a Sporting News preseason All-American and was named to the Walter Camp, Nagurski and Lombardi Award preseason watchlists.
Stewart was suspended for the Kentucky loss earlier this season after throwing a punch and having behavior issues on the sideline against Alabama. Last week, Stewart forced a fumble late on the Tennessee end of the field that set up the winning field goal.
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He had two sacks and three tackles for loss for the season heading into the Oklahoma game, which South Carolina led 28-10 at the break.
