Kentucky
35–34
at
South Carolina
Oct. 3, 2026 · Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated South Carolina 35–34 on Oct. 3, 2026. Kentucky trailed 10–20 at halftime. The Wildcats outscored South Carolina 25–14 after the break.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 0 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 35 |
| South Carolina | 14 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 34 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 10, South Carolina 20
TV: SEC Network
Announcers: Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (analyst), Michella Chester (reporter)
Referee: David Smith
Attendance: 77,808
Stadium: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia
Uniform combination: Chrome (blue accents) / White / Blue
References: UK Athletics game book · Broadcast listing · Uniform source
| Team Statistics | Kentucky | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST DOWNS | 25 | 21 |
| NET YARDS RUSHING | 122 | 232 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 37 |
| NET YARDS PASSING | 272 | 226 |
| Completions-Attempts-Int | 28-41-0 | 20-37-0 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS | 394 | 458 |
| Total offense plays | 78 | 74 |
| Fumbles: Number-Lost | 0-0 | 4-2 |
| Penalties: Number-Yards | 4-38 | 7-60 |
| Possession Time | 33:29 | 26:31 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 4-14 | 8-16 |
| Fourth-Down Conversions | 2-2 | 0-2 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Kentucky first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11:00 | USC – M.Fuller 6 yd rush (M.Orsan kick) | 0–7 |
| 1st | 02:09 | USC – J.Coleman 4 yd rush (M.Orsan kick) | 0–14 |
| 2nd | 11:02 | USC – M.Orsan 29 yd FG | 0–17 |
| 2nd | 02:47 | UKY – C.Baxter 3 yd rush (A.Zouagui kick) | 7–17 |
| 2nd | 00:59 | UKY – A.Zouagui 42 yd FG | 10–17 |
| 2nd | 00:00 | USC – M.Orsan 48 yd FG | 10–20 |
| 3rd | 11:59 | UKY – K.Darby 17 yd pass from K.Minchey (A.Zouagui kick) | 17–20 |
| 3rd | 00:40 | UKY – N.Anderson 32 yd pass from K.Minchey (A.Zouagui kick) | 24–20 |
| 4th | 13:14 | USC – D.Black 15 yd pass from L.Sellers (M.Orsan kick) | 24–27 |
| 4th | 04:13 | UKY – A.Zouagui 29 yd FG | 27–27 |
| OT | — | USC – M.Brown II 5 yd pass from L.Sellers (M.Orsan kick), 6-25 | 27–34 |
| OT | — | UKY – H.Boyer 6 yd pass from K.Minchey (W.Rodriguez pass from K.Minchey), 4-25 | 35–34 |
Full official box score and individual statistics (PDF)