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title: "No. 24 Kentucky edges South Carolina 35-34 in overtime"
url: https://www.heregreenville.com/2026/10/05/kentucky-ot-win-south-carolina/
date: 2026-10-05T12:14:51-04:00
modified: 2026-10-05T12:14:51-04:00
author: "Maris Pelham"
categories: ["Sports"]
site: "HERE Greenville"
attribution: "HERE Greenville"
---

# No. 24 Kentucky edges South Carolina 35-34 in overtime

*Source: [HERE Greenville](https://www.heregreenville.com/2026/10/05/kentucky-ot-win-south-carolina/) — October 5, 2026 by Maris Pelham*

COLUMBIA, South Carolina — No. 24 Kentucky rallied from a 17-0 deficit and beat South Carolina 35-34 in overtime Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Kenny Minchey threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Henry Boyer on Kentucky’s overtime possession, then found Willie Rodriguez for the 2-point conversion that ended the game. Coach Will Stein signaled for two points immediately after the touchdown.

South Carolina had gone ahead 34-27 on its overtime chance before Kentucky answered. The Wildcats improved to 4-1 and 2-1 in the Southeastern Conference. The Gamecocks fell to 2-3 and 0-3 in league play.

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers threw for 226 yards and ran for 147 in the loss.