Kentucky prepares for matchup against South Carolina on October 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 6:52 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Kentucky Wildcats will face South Carolina on the road in Columbia on October 2. Currently ranked in the top 25 with a 3-1 record, Kentucky aims to extend its momentum from September. Key aspects for victory include containing South Carolina's run game, staying on schedule offensively, and maintaining a good turnover margin. Kentucky's offensive line has shown improvement, leading in yards before contact. The Wildcats have struggled against South Carolina in past meetings, averaging just 13 points per game.
- •Kentucky is 3-1 and ranked in the top 25.
- •Kentucky's offense ranks 7th in early down EPA/play.
- •South Carolina's Matt Fuller is among the top rushers in the SEC.
- •Kentucky must limit turnovers; they are +3 in turnover margin this season.
- •Kentucky has averaged only 13 points per game in recent matchups against South Carolina.
- 6:52 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky's path to victory at South Carolina in week five
"We have previewed Kentucky at South Carolina, now it is time to lay out Kentucky's path to victory on the road this Saturday.
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