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Kentucky football returns to AP Top 25 after overtime win over LSU

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:58 PM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Kentucky football returns to AP Top 25 after overtime win over LSU

Summary

Kentucky football, ranked No. 15, secured a dramatic overtime victory against No. 10 LSU, winning 35-34 at Kroger Field on October 11, 2026. The Wildcats, unranked last week, made significant strides after previously defeating South Carolina in a similar overtime match. C.J. Baxter led the team with 123 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while quarterback Kenny Minchey posted 246 passing yards, rallying the team after a slow first half. Kentucky now holds the distinction of being the first FBS team to win consecutive overtime games by one point since the format was introduced.

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By the Numbers

•Kentucky wins 35-34 against LSU in overtime.
•C.J. Baxter rushes for 123 yards and two touchdowns.
•Kenny Minchey throws for 246 yards, rallying in the second half.
•Kentucky jumps to No. 15 in the AP Top 25 rankings.
•The Wildcats are the first FBS team to win back-to-back one-point overtime games.

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7:58 PMYahoo Sports — AP voters move Kentucky back in to top 25 after win over LSU

What they're saying

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Kentucky football is making history after a second straight overtime win, this time stunning No. 10 LSU and leaping upwards in the AP Top 25.
— Yahoo Sports

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