Kentucky coach Will Stein opts for two-point conversion in overtime win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 12:51 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Kentucky defeated South Carolina 35-34 in a thrilling overtime game on October 4, 2026. First-year head coach Will Stein made a decisive call, opting for a two-point conversion instead of an extra point after tying the game. This choice came after Kentucky's Kenny Minchey threw a touchdown pass to tie the game at 34-34. Stein's decision was a response to a previously blown 17-0 lead by South Carolina. The victory marks Kentucky's second SEC win of the season and their largest come-from-behind road win in school history.
- •Kentucky goes for two-point conversion after tying score in OT.
- •Will Stein made the call instead of kicking for another overtime.
- •Kentucky achieves second SEC win of the season.
- •South Carolina loses despite initially leading 17-0.
- •This victory is Kentucky's biggest comeback on the road.
- 12:51 AMYahoo Sports — Watch Kentucky’s Will Stein make do-or-die call to end overtime thriller vs. South Carolina
"Instead of kicking the extra point to force a second OT, the first-year coach went for the win.
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