LSU football's defense struggles in overtime loss to Kentucky
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
LSU football's defense faltered in a 2026 Week 6 matchup against Kentucky. The unit allowed a 77-yard rush on Kentucky's first play and quickly fell behind as the Wildcats scored a touchdown on their second play. Although LSU's defense improved in the second half, allowing no touchdowns, Kentucky tied the game with a field goal. In overtime, Kentucky clinched the victory with a two-point conversion after scoring following its possession. This performance has raised questions about LSU's defense, previously among the nation's best.
- •LSU led 17-14 at halftime before Kentucky took the lead.
- •Kentucky's final drive included crucial completions that set up the tying field goal.
- •LSU's defense failed to force turnovers and struggled against the run game.
- •The matchup took place on October 10, 2026, in Week 6.
- •Kentucky secured the victory with a two-point conversion in overtime.
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Four things doomed LSU football's defense vs Kentucky
"LSU football's defense struggled vs. Kentucky. Here are four things that doomed the Tigers when taking on the Wildcats.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NCAAF•Oct 13, 2026, 2:13 PMKyle Whittingham settles Michigan QB, offensive coordinator questions
NCAAF•Oct 13, 2026, 1:57 PMFlorida State's top recruit in 2026 dismissed from program over conduct
NCAAF•Oct 13, 2026, 1:43 PMCoastal Carolina celebrating the 90s by wearing awesome ‘Saved By The Bell’ style uniforms
NCAAF•Oct 13, 2026, 1:42 PM5 key takeaways from Big Ten football after Week 6
College Sports•Oct 13, 2026, 1:40 PMRyan Walters' defense is reeling as Washington meets Purdue, surging from his failures
NCAAF•Oct 13, 2026, 1:39 PMCollege Football ACC power rankings entering Week 7