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Kentucky defeats South Carolina in overtime comeback

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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. ~~11 LSU, breaking~~ 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 ~~four-game losing streak against~~ high-powered offense ranking 3rd in the ~~Gamecocks.~~ 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.

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