South Carolina faces Kentucky as SEC losing streak continues
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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

South Carolina football plays Kentucky on October 3 at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks (2-2, 0-2 SEC) look to end a seven-game SEC losing streak, having last won a conference game over a year ago against the Wildcats. Kentucky (3-1, 1-1 SEC) aims to build on their victory against South Alabama. Injuries and a recent suspension for South Carolina's edge rusher Dylan Stewart may impact the game's outcome. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
- •South Carolina lost to No. 8 Alabama 49-18 on Sept. 26.
- •Kentucky defeated South Alabama 45-21 in Week 4.
- •Dylan Stewart is suspended indefinitely for South Carolina.
- •South Carolina has not won an SEC game in over a year.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — South Carolina football vs Kentucky prediction. Can Shane Beamer end SEC losing streak?
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