Kentucky comes back to win against South Carolina in overtime

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Kentucky comes back to win against South Carolina in overtime
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Kentucky Football secured a thrilling 35-34 overtime victory at South Carolina on October 3, 2026. After trailing 14-0 early, Kentucky fought back, led by quarterback Kenny Minchey’s three touchdown passes. The game was tied at 27-27 at the end of regulation. In overtime, South Carolina initially scored, but Minchey responded with a touchdown and a winning 2-point conversion, marking Kentucky's largest road comeback victory in program history.

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  • •Game tied 27-27 at end of regulation
  • •Kenny Minchey throws three touchdown passes
  • •Kentucky scores winning 2-point conversion in overtime
  • •South Carolina led 14-0 early in the game
  • •Kentucky achieves largest road comeback victory in program history
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Willie Rodriguez caught the game-winning 2-pointer in OT, then celebrated with his family.

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