South Carolina Favored by 3.5 Points vs. Kentucky Saturday
South Carolina enters as a 3.5-point favorite against No. 24 Kentucky on Saturday, September 28, 2026, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. on the SEC Network, with FanDuel and DraftKings sportsbooks setting the over/under at 53.5 and 52.5 respectively.
Game Day Details
The Gamecocks will host the Wildcats after suffering a 49-18 loss to No. 8 Alabama on Saturday. Kentucky comes to Columbia with a 3-1 overall record and a 1-1 mark in SEC play.
Kentucky’s Offensive Performance
Through four games, Kentucky is averaging 422.5 total yards per game, with 219 passing yards and 203 rushing yards. Quarterback Kenny Minchey has completed 68.3 percent of his passes for 876 yards, eight touchdowns, and one interception. Leading the rushing attack are Jason Patterson with 326 yards and CJ Baxter with 313 yards, who have scored three and five touchdowns respectively. Freshman Kenny Darby leads the team in receiving with 13 receptions for 226 yards and two touchdowns.
Series History
South Carolina holds a 22-13-1 record in the overall series against Kentucky and has won the last four matchups. The Gamecocks have won two of the last three games played in Columbia, including a 35-13 victory last season.
Kentucky’s Defensive Stats
Kentucky’s defense has recorded nine sacks through the first four games. Defensive linemen Mi’Quise Humphrey-Grace and Tavion Gadson have combined for four sacks. The Wildcats have also intercepted six passes, led by Jordan Castell with two interceptions. Opponents are averaging 356.3 yards per game against Kentucky, with 234 passing yards and 122.3 rushing yards.
Kentucky’s season record includes wins over Youngstown State (45-13), Texas A&M (31-21), and South Alabama (45-21), alongside their loss to Alabama (45-17).