Kentucky Wildcats at South Carolina Gamecocks
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Minchey rallies No. 24 Kentucky to 35-34 OT win at South Caroilna
The Wildcats (4-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) needed to fight back several times. Minchey's 32-yard scoring pass to Nic Anderson late in the third quarter gave them their first lead, 24-20. And after South Carolina retook the lead in the fourth quarter on LaNorris Sellers' 15-yard TD pass to DJ Black, Minchey led a 66-yard drive that ended with Adam Zouagui's 29-yard tying field goal with 4:13 to play.
Sellers again retook the lead in overtime on a 5-yard throw to Maurice Brown II in the end zone. But after Minchey's pass to Boyer, Kentucky didn't hesitate and connected on the winning conversion pass to Rodriguez open in the back of the end zone.
Kentucky's players exploded in celebration, spilling onto the field after a second major road win for first-year coach Will Stein, who's team defeated then-ninth-ranked Texas A&M 31-21 at College Station two weeks ago.
Minchey, the Notre Dame transfer, threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns.
Sellers passed for 226 yards and two scores. He also ran for 147 yards, including a twisting 74-yard run that set up his TD throw to Black in the final quarter. But it wasn't enough as the Gamecocks lost their eighth straight in SEC play.
They were also without star defensive end Dylan Stewart and a projected top-10 NFL draft pick, was suspended by the school and the SEC for throwing a punch late in a 49-18 loss to the Crimson Tide last week.
South Carolina: It was a week of looked-up contract buyouts for coach Shane Beamer as many wondered how much longer the team could endure losing in the SEC. That won't stop given the SEC losing streak and the fact they were up 16-0 on Mississippi State two weeks ago before falling 41-34.
South Carolina goes to No. 8 Florida next Saturday.
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How To Watch
How can I watch Kentucky Wildcats vs. South Carolina Gamecocks?
- TV Channel: Wildcats at Gamecocks 2021 College Football, week 5, is broadcasted on SEC Network.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 11:00 | Matt Fuller 6 Yd Run (Malik Orsan Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 2:09 | Jabree Coleman 4 Yd Run (Malik Orsan Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 11:02 | Malik Orsan 29 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:47 | CJ Baxter 3 Yd Run (Adam Zouagui Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:59 | Adam Zouagui 42 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Malik Orsan 48 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:59 | Kenny Darby 17 Yd pass from Kenny Minchey (Adam Zouagui Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 0:40 | Nic Anderson 32 Yd pass from Kenny Minchey (Adam Zouagui Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:14 | DJ Black 15 Yd pass from LaNorris Sellers (Malik Orsan Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 4:13 | Adam Zouagui 29 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 5 0:00 | Maurice Brown II 5 Yd pass from LaNorris Sellers (Malik Orsan Kick) |
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TD | 5 0:00 | Henry Boyer 6 Yd pass from Kenny Minchey (Kenny Minchey Pass to Willie Rodriguez for Two-Point Conversion) |
Statistics
 UK |
 SC |
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|---|---|---|
| 25 | 1st Downs | 21 |
| 4-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 8-16 |
| 2-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-2 |
| 394 | Total Yards | 458 |
| 272 | Passing | 226 |
| 28/41 | Comp/Att | 20/37 |
| 6.6 | Yards per pass | 6.1 |
| 122 | Rushing | 232 |
| 37 | Rushing Attempts | 37 |
| 3.3 | Yards per rush | 6.3 |
| 4-38 | Penalties | 7-60 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 2 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 33:29 | Possession | 26:31 |
Game Information
Location: Columbia, SC
Attendance: 77,808 · Capacity:
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