Kentucky beats No. 10 LSU 35-34 in overtime
Kenny Minchey’s two-point keeper ended the game after Kentucky tied it with 12 seconds left in regulation.
| Kickoff | 7:45 PM ET |
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| Venue | Tiger Stadium (LA) |
| Spread | LSU -24.5 |
| Total | 52 |
| TV | Not announced yet |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →Kentucky converted a two-point attempt in overtime to beat No. 10 LSU 35-34 in Lexington. Quarterback Kenny Minchey’s keeper provided the winning score. The Wildcats forced overtime when Adam Zouagui made a 33-yard field goal with 12 seconds left in regulation.
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt completed 25 of 34 passes for 275 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He also lost a fourth-quarter fumble on a sack at the LSU 28, giving Kentucky possession with the Tigers leading 27-24 and 4:11 remaining.
The Tigers produced long drives throughout the first half, opening with a 14-play, 69-yard possession that ended in Scott Starzyk’s 26-yard field goal. LSU later scored on a double flea-flicker, with Leavitt finding Zach Grace for a 22-yard touchdown on Grace’s first career reception.
Kentucky answered LSU’s methodical offense with explosive plays. CJ Baxter broke a 77-yard run before scoring from 3 yards out, and Brock Coffman returned a punt 55 yards for a touchdown. Minchey’s 1-yard keeper on the final play of the first half gave Kentucky a 21-17 lead.
LSU regained the lead in the fourth quarter on another trick play. Leavitt pitched to Jackson Harris, who threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to Roman Mothershed for a 27-24 advantage with 9:50 remaining.
Dilin Jones led LSU in rushing and receiving, carrying 16 times for 56 yards and catching seven passes for 84 yards. Linebacker TJ Dottery posted a team-high 12 tackles, while Davhon Keys had nine tackles and a pass breakup.
Why it matters
LSU lost despite building several long scoring drives and holding a late 27-24 lead. Leavitt’s fourth-quarter fumble gave Kentucky a short field, though the Wildcats missed the ensuing field goal before tying the game on their final regulation possession.
What to watch next
The source listed LSU’s next game as an 11 a.m. CT home kickoff against Mississippi State on ESPN.
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