Kentucky football rallies for overtime victory at South Carolina
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:07 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Kentucky football overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat South Carolina, 35-34, in overtime on October 3 at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Wildcats fell behind 17-0 in the second quarter before rallying under new coach Will Stein. The win keeps Kentucky ranked at No. 24 in the AP Top 25 and avoids a significant setback after last week's loss. South Carolina, suffering its eighth consecutive SEC defeat, faces mounting pressure on coach Shane Beamer. Kentucky will host LSU next week in an evening game on October 10.
- •Kentucky scored 35 points after being down 17-0 early in the game.
- •Will Stein earns his first win when trailing by 14 or more points.
- •South Carolina has lost eight straight SEC games.
- •Kentucky improves to 3-2 and remains ranked in the AP Top 25.
- •Kentucky will play LSU at home on October 10.
- 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Football made 2 types of wonderful history in overtime win at South Carolina
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Minchey rallies No. 24 Kentucky to 35-34 OT win at South Caroilna
- 12:06 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky football erases 17-point deficit in OT win at South Carolina
"(AP) — Kenny Minchey threw a 6-yard TD pass to Henry Boyer and a 2-point conversion to Willie Rodriguez as No. 24 Kentucky rallied from 17-0 down to beat South Carolina 35-34 in overtime on Saturday.
"Will Stein opted to go for two in overtime, and Kenny Minchey and the Wildcats offense converted for the win at South Carolina.
"Kentucky erased a double digit deficit and stunned South Carolina 35-34 in overtime, making history in the process.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 1:07 AMKentucky Football made 2 types of wonderful history in overtime win at South Carolina
Kentucky erased a double digit deficit and stunned South Carolina 35-34 in overtime, making history in the process.
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 12:30 AMMinchey rallies No. 24 Kentucky to 35-34 OT win at South Caroilna
(AP) — Kenny Minchey threw a 6-yard TD pass to Henry Boyer and a 2-point conversion to Willie Rodriguez as No. 24 Kentucky rallied from 17-0 down to beat South Carolina 35-34 in overtime on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 12:06 AMKentucky football erases 17-point deficit in OT win at South Carolina
Will Stein opted to go for two in overtime, and Kenny Minchey and the Wildcats offense converted for the win at South Carolina.
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