# Kentucky defeats South Carolina in overtime comeback > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kentucky-and-south-carolina-sec-football-matchup > Updated: 2026-10-04T17:00:11.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 4. No. 24 Kentucky secured a 35-34 overtime victory against South Carolina in Columbia, marking the largest road comeback in the Wildcats’ program history. After trailing 17-0 in the second quarter, Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey led a rally, finishing with 272 passing yards and three touchdowns. The winning play occurred in overtime when Minchey threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Henry Boyer, followed by a successful two-point conversion to Willie Rodriguez. Kentucky head coach Will Stein attributed the decision to attempt the two-point conversion rather than kicking an extra point to limited player availability. The Wildcats entered the contest with seven players unavailable, including wide receiver DJ Miller and linebacker Tavion Wallace. Stein noted that with a depleted roster, the team opted to go for the win immediately. With the win, Kentucky improves to 4-1 and prepares to face No. 10 LSU on October 10, 2026, at Kroger Field in Lexington. Kentucky enters the matchup averaging 416.8 yards per game, while LSU features a high-powered offense ranking 3rd in the FBS with 547.8 yards per game. Following the LSU game, Kentucky is scheduled to play Oklahoma on October 17. The loss drops South Carolina to a 2-3 season record and an 0-3 start in SEC play. Following the game, South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer faced heavy booing from home fans. While reports indicate Beamer’s buyout would cost the university approximately $22.55 million if terminated by December 1, 2026, Beamer stated he remains supported by the administration despite the team’s recent struggles and blown leads. South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers contributed 226 passing yards and 147 rushing yards during the match. ## Claims - LSU is a 10.5-point favorite over Kentucky according to Kalshi. (single source) - LSU and Kentucky both hold 4-1 records heading into their matchup. (single source) - LSU ranks 3rd in the FBS for overall offensive yards per game. (single source) - Kentucky ranks 138th in the FBS for third down conversion percentage. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-04: LSU and Kentucky to face off in SEC matchup No. 10 LSU and Kentucky, both 4-1, will meet in SEC action on October 10, 2026, at Kroger Field in Lexington. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lsu-enters-top-25-sec-matchup-against-kentucky-as-betting-favorite ### 2026-10-03: Kentucky rallies to beat South Carolina 35-34 in overtime No. 24 Kentucky overcame a 17-0 deficit to defeat South Carolina 35-34 in overtime, fueled by Kenny Minchey's passing and a decisive two-point conversion. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kentucky-wildcats-defeat-south-carolina-in-overtime-comeback ### 2026-10-02: Kentucky Wildcats face South Carolina Gamecocks in SEC matchup The Kentucky Wildcats face the South Carolina Gamecocks in Columbia, seeking to extend their 2026 momentum and break a multi-year losing streak in the series. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kentucky-wildcats-face-south-carolina-gamecocks-in-sec-matchup ### 2026-09-29: Kentucky football prepares for road matchup against South Carolina No. 24 Kentucky football travels to face South Carolina this weekend, seeking to snap a four-game losing streak against the Gamecocks in a high-pressure SEC matchup. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kentucky-football-prepares-for-road-matchup-against-south-carolina --- Cite as: Kentucky defeats South Carolina in overtime comeback. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kentucky-and-south-carolina-sec-football-matchup