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What the news says about this game

South Carolina faces a must-win game against ranked No. 24 Kentucky after a devastating 49-18 loss to Alabama on Sept. 27, but will be without star edge rusher Dylan Stewart, who was suspended for one game by the SEC on Sept. 29 for 'egregious contact' during that loss. Kentucky is 3-1 and coming off a dominant 45-21 win over South Alabama, powered by a strong rushing attack with Baxter, Patterson, and Barnes combining for 386 yards and five touchdowns. South Carolina is 2-2 and facing significant pressure to recover defensively while losing a key pass rusher.

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