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Kentucky Wildcats fall out of AP poll despite Overtime win over South Carolina

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats fall out of AP poll despite Overtime win over South Carolina

Summary

The Kentucky Wildcats fell out of the AP Top 25 after an overtime victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks on October 3, 2026. Despite the win, ESPN's Heather Dinich placed Kentucky at No. 17 in her rankings due to their road wins over SEC teams and high strength of record. Critics argue that wins against South Carolina and Texas A&M, both with losing records, do not justify a top ranking. Kentucky is set to face ranked opponent LSU on Saturday, October 7, 2026, having recently entered the Coaches Poll at No. 25.

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By the Numbers

•Kentucky wins overtime match against South Carolina on October 3, 2026.
•Dinich ranks Kentucky 17th despite the Wildcats falling out of the AP poll.
•Critics question the validity of Kentucky's wins over low-ranked SEC teams.
•Kentucky enters the Coaches Poll at No. 25 after the victory.
•The Wildcats will play No. 10 LSU on October 7, 2026.

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What they're saying

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The Kentucky Wildcats fell out of the AP Top 25 on Sunday despite an overtime win at the South Carolina Gamecocks, but ESPN senior writer Heather Dinich has the Wildcats at No. 17 in her top 25.
— Yahoo Sports

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