Kenny Minchey passes for 272 yards in Kentucky's comeback against South Carolina

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Kenny Minchey passes for 272 yards in Kentucky's comeback against South Carolina
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Kenny Minchey threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns in Kentucky's 35-34 overtime victory against South Carolina on October 3, 2026. After trailing 17-0 in the first quarter, Minchey led the Wildcats back with key throws and a touchdown pass to Kenny Darby. Despite a slow start, he completed 28 of 41 passes and showed resilience in the second half. The win improves Kentucky to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in SEC play, marking a significant comeback for the program this season.

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  • •Kentucky rallies from 17-point deficit to win in overtime
  • •Minchey becomes first UK quarterback since 2001 with 270+ yards and 3 TDs
  • •Wildcats improve to 4-1 overall, 2-1 in SEC play
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  • 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Kenny Minchey hit milestone vs. South Carolina that a Kentucky QB hasn’t done since Jared Lorenzen
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Kenny Minchey throws for 272 yards and three scores as Kentucky rallies from a 17-point deficit to beat the Gamecocks.

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