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Kentucky Stages Epic Road Comeback Win
4 Oct
Summary
- Kentucky achieved its largest road comeback win in conference history.
- The Wildcats overcame a 17-point deficit to win in overtime.
- Coach Will Stein's bold two-point conversion secured the victory.
Kentucky achieved a monumental victory on the road against South Carolina, securing their largest conference comeback win in program history. The Wildcats rallied from a 17-point deficit to defeat the Gamecocks 35-34 in overtime.
Early in the game, Kentucky's defense struggled, allowing significant yardage, while the offense faced sacks and penalties. However, a late first-half touchdown and field goal narrowed the gap to 17-10 by halftime.
The Wildcats came out strong in the second half, scoring a touchdown to make it a one-score game. They continued their momentum, taking a 24-20 lead by the end of the third quarter.
South Carolina briefly regained the lead in the fourth quarter, but Kentucky responded with a field goal to tie the game. After a defensive stop, Kentucky had an opportunity to win but the clock expired. In overtime, following South Carolina's score, Coach Will Stein opted for a successful two-point conversion to clinch the dramatic 35-34 win.
