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Kentucky Wins Overtime With Historic Two Point Call

PUBLISHED Oct 11, 2026, 12:17 AM ET

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Kentucky’s Wildcats secured a dramatic overtime victory, edging No. ten LSU by thirty‑five to thirty‑four after a daring two‑point conversion. The play, executed by quarterback Kenny Minchey, capped a game that saw the Wildcats overcome a seventeen‑point deficit and become the first team in FBS history to win back‑to‑back overtime games by a single point. The decision to go for the conversion followed a tense exchange of timeouts between coaches Will Stein and Lane Kiffin, with Stein mirroring Kiffin’s call just before a false‑start penalty. Minchey’s pass found the end zone untouched, sealing the win and propelling Kentucky to a new ranking. The victory also keeps the Wildcats in the SEC title race while LSU faces a precarious playoff position due to recent turnovers. Kentucky’s triumph follows a week‑long surge that saw the team defeat South Carolina in

By Claire D. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

1996 — Overtime rules introduced in FBS, changing game outcomes.
On October 4 2026 Kentucky defeats South Carolina 35-34 in overtime, first back‑to‑back OT.

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