Shane Beamer withholds South Carolina depth chart before Kent State opener

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Shane Beamer withholds South Carolina depth chart before Kent State opener
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South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer confirmed he will not release a depth chart ahead of the season opener against Kent State on September 5. Beamer stated the decision is not based on gamesmanship but rather his preferred approach for managing team information. Spectators will be able to identify the primary offensive and defensive starters during warmups 32 minutes before kickoff. The team faces significant turnover on the offensive line, having replaced 10 players via the transfer portal. Additionally, Beamer officially ruled out edge rusher Dylan Stewart and transfer left tackle Jacarrius Peak for the Week 1 game due to injuries. The coaching staff continues to evaluate candidates for the kicker position, with no final starter named yet.

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  • South Carolina plays Kent State on September 5 at 12:45 p.m. ET.
  • Dylan Stewart and Jacarrius Peak are officially out for the season opener.
  • Beamer has not finalized a decision on the starting kicker role.
  • The offensive line features 10 new transfers following last season's roster changes.
  • Starting lineups will be visible during pregame warmups 32 minutes before kickoff.
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  • 7:20 PMYahoo SportsWhy Shane Beamer didn't release depth chart for South Carolina vs Kent State in Week 1
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South Carolina football coach didn't release a depth chart ahead of kickoff on Sept. 5 vs Kent State but did rule out two key players officially.

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