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Boley's Blunders Spark South Carolina's Comeback Victory Over Kentucky
28 Sep
Summary
- Kentucky led early, but turnovers by QB Cutter Boley led to a 21-10 deficit
- Boley's sack-and-score fumble and pick-six interception turned the tide for South Carolina
- Kentucky unable to recover, losing 35-13 in their fourth straight defeat in this series
On September 28, 2025, the Kentucky Wildcats football team found themselves in a tough situation as they faced off against the South Carolina Gamecocks. The Wildcats had started the game strong, leading by three points early in the second quarter. However, their fortunes quickly took a turn for the worse.
Mere minutes later, Kentucky found themselves trailing by 11 points. The catalyst for this dramatic shift was the play of Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley, who was making his third career start but his first away from home. Boley's miscues proved to be the undoing of the Wildcats.
First, Boley was sacked and fumbled the ball, which was recovered by South Carolina and returned for a touchdown. Then, on the very next possession, Boley threw an interception that was also returned for a score. These back-to-back turnovers erased Kentucky's lead and put them in a deep hole.
Despite their best efforts, the Wildcats were unable to recover from these devastating blows. They ultimately fell to the Gamecocks by a final score of 35-13, marking their fourth consecutive loss in this series. Kentucky's struggles against high-caliber competition continued, as they were unable to mount a comeback on this Carolina night.
