Kentucky Wildcats ranked 25th in new US LBM Coaches Poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 5:11 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Kentucky football team is now ranked No. 25 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after a dramatic overtime victory against South Carolina. The Wildcats overcame a 17-0 deficit to secure their first ranking of the season, marking a significant milestone for the team. They are one of ten schools featured in the poll this week, reflecting a strong performance by the SEC. Next, Kentucky faces LSU, and a win could propel them further up the rankings and strengthen their playoff contention.
- •Kentucky football defeats South Carolina in overtime.
- •The Wildcats debut in the US LBM Coaches Poll at No. 25.
- •Kentucky is one of ten ranked schools this week.
- •Texas Longhorns and Georgia Bulldogs maintain the top two positions.
- •Next, Kentucky will play against LSU.
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky leaps into top 25 of new US LBM Coaches Poll
"The Kentucky football team got a big win against South Carolina on Saturday, and now are ranked in the new US LBM Coaches Poll.
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