Brief
Kentucky rallies from 17‑0 to beat South Carolina 35‑34 in OT
Kenny Minchey’s late heroics lifted Kentucky past South Carolina after a dramatic comeback.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Kenny Minchey threw a 6‑yard touchdown pass to Henry Boyer and a 2‑point conversion to Willie Rodriguez as No. 24 Kentucky rallied from a 17‑0 hole to beat South Carolina 35‑34 in overtime on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, according to the Associated Press via the Winnipeg Free Press.
What happened
South Carolina opened the game with a 17‑0 lead. Kentucky answered with a 32‑yard scoring pass from Minchey to Nic Anderson late in the third quarter to take a 24‑20 lead. The Gamecocks retook the advantage in the fourth quarter when LaNorris Sellers connected with DJ Black on a 15‑yard touchdown. Kentucky responded with a 66‑yard drive that ended in Adam Zouagui’s 29‑yard field goal with 4:13 left, tying the game at 34‑34 and sending it to overtime.
What the reports add
The AP report notes that Sellers threw for 226 yards and ran for 147 yards, including a 74‑yard run that set up his fourth‑quarter touchdown. Minchey, a Notre Dame transfer, finished with 272 passing yards and three touchdowns. Kentucky’s win marked the Wildcats’ second major road victory for first‑year coach Will Stein, following a 31‑21 win at Texas A&M two weeks earlier.
What was said
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How it came about
Kentucky entered the game 4‑1 overall and 2‑1 in the SEC. The comeback continued a trend of strong performances under Stein, building on the momentum from the earlier Texas A&M win.
Key facts
- Kentucky overcame a 17‑0 deficit to win 35‑34 in overtime. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Kenny Minchey threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers passed for 226 yards and ran for 147 yards. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The winning 2‑point conversion was caught by Willie Rodriguez. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Kentucky’s record improved to 4‑1 overall, 2‑1 in the SEC. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Minchey rallies No. 24 Kentucky to 35-34 OT win at South Caroilna”
