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Gamecocks begin preseason camp amid fire truck response

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Gamecocks begin preseason camp amid fire truck response

Summary

The South Carolina Gamecocks held their first practice of the preseason on August 8, 2026, in Columbia. The session was briefly interrupted by a fire alarm due to a fire suppression system malfunction in the football operations building, leading to the arrival of fire trucks. Practice was otherwise uneventful, limited to acclimation sessions as required by NCAA regulations. Key players Dylan Stewart and Jacarrius Peak were absent, while several others returned from injury. The team is also evaluating three kickers for the starting position. Media access will expand during the next practice session scheduled for Saturday morning.

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Status Watch

•Gamecocks commenced preseason practices on August 8, 2026.
•Fire trucks responded to a fire alarm but no emergency was found.
•Dylan Stewart and Jacarrius Peak did not participate due to injuries.
•Three kickers are competing for the starting job in practice.
•Next practice session will provide expanded media access.

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9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Fire trucks greet Gamecocks at first practice of preseason camp

What they're saying

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COLUMBIA — The beep and pre-recorded voice asking for your attention hit about 10 minutes before the open-to-media portion of practice. It said that an emergency was occurring at South Carolina’s football operations building and for everyone to evacuate without using the elevators.
— Yahoo Sports

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