Kentucky edges LSU in overtime, rises in SEC power rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 2:56 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Kentucky football secured a thrilling overtime victory against LSU on October 12, winning 35-34. Kenny Minchey led the Wildcats with a decisive run in overtime, marking their second consecutive overtime win. The Wildcats maintained their momentum following previous successes against South Carolina and Texas A&M. With this victory, Kentucky moves up in the SEC power rankings, despite questions surrounding their ability to consistently play at a high level. The new rankings reflect Kentucky at seventh, while LSU drops to eighth after the narrow defeat.
- •Kentucky won 35-34 against LSU in overtime on October 12.
- •Kenny Minchey scored the winning touchdown in overtime.
- •Kentucky improved to seventh in the SEC power rankings.
- •LSU dropped to eighth after this loss.
- •Kentucky has won consecutive games in overtime.
- 2:56 PMYahoo Sports — Where is Kentucky in SEC power rankings after beating LSU?
"It was a big win for Kentucky football, taking down LSU in overtime, but where do the Wildcats rank in the new SEC power rankings after week six?
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