Kentucky Wildcats defeat South Carolina Gamecocks 35-34: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · NCAAF · Kentucky Wildcats 35, South Carolina Gamecocks 34
The Kentucky Wildcats beat the South Carolina Gamecocks 35-34 in overtime on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Kentucky Wildcats covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 52.5, with 69 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost, and its player props went 11-15.
Kentucky Wildcats vs. South Carolina Gamecocks final score and game recap
The South Carolina Gamecocks led 14-0 after the first quarter and 20-10 at halftime. The Kentucky Wildcats outscored the South Carolina Gamecocks 17-7 in the second half. It was tied 27-27 at the end of regulation. The Kentucky Wildcats won it in overtime.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kenny Minchey (Kentucky Wildcats): 28/41 passing for 272 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Kenny Darby (Kentucky Wildcats): 12 catches for 96 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina Gamecocks): 20/36 passing for 226 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina Gamecocks): 17 carries for 147 yards.
Who covered the spread in Kentucky Wildcats vs. South Carolina Gamecocks?
The Kentucky Wildcats covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 1 point.
The spread opened at South Carolina Gamecocks -3 and closed at South Carolina Gamecocks -2.5.
Did Kentucky Wildcats vs. South Carolina Gamecocks go over or under the total?
The game went over: 69 points combined against a closing total of 52.5, over by 16.5.
The total opened at 53.5 and closed at 52.5.
How did AiQ's Kentucky Wildcats vs. South Carolina Gamecocks predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost, and its player props went 11-15.
- Moneyline: the South Carolina Gamecocks to win at -142, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Player props: 11-15, -$127.14 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Kentucky Wildcats vs. South Carolina Gamecocks player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 11-15 in this game, -$127.14 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Willie Rodriguez (Kentucky Wildcats): over 3.5 receptions at -123, finished with 5, a win.
- Henry Boyer (Kentucky Wildcats): to score a touchdown at +500, a win.
- Jason Patterson (Kentucky Wildcats): over 53.5 rushing yards at -112, finished with 29, a loss.
- CJ Baxter (Kentucky Wildcats): over 73.5 rushing yards at -112, finished with 48, a loss.
- CJ Baxter (Kentucky Wildcats): to score a touchdown at -215, a win.
- Kenny Darby (Kentucky Wildcats): over 43.5 receiving yards at -112, finished with 96, a win.
- Willie Rodriguez (Kentucky Wildcats): under 37.5 receiving yards at -112, finished with 57, a loss.
- Nyck Harbor (South Carolina Gamecocks): under 3.5 receptions at -167, finished with 2, a win.
- LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina Gamecocks): over 42.5 rushing yards at -114, finished with 147, a win.
- Matt Fuller (South Carolina Gamecocks): over 26.5 receiving yards at -110, finished with -4, a loss.
- Matt Fuller (South Carolina Gamecocks): to score a touchdown at -165, a win.
- Kenny Minchey (Kentucky Wildcats): under 213.5 passing yards at -112, finished with 272, a loss.
- 14 more picks are in the record above but not listed.
Kentucky Wildcats vs. South Carolina Gamecocks game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Kentucky Wildcats team total 25.5: the over, paying -113, with 35 scored.
- South Carolina Gamecocks team total 27.5: the over, paying -120, with 34 scored.
- First-half moneyline: South Carolina Gamecocks won the first half, paying -135.
- First-half spread: South Carolina Gamecocks -0.5 covered, paying -115.
- First-quarter moneyline: South Carolina Gamecocks won the first quarter, paying -145.
- First-half total 26.5: the over, paying -122, with 30 points scored.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the over, paying -110, with 14 points scored.
Kentucky Wildcats vs. South Carolina Gamecocks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Kentucky Wildcats at +116 and the South Carolina Gamecocks at -140. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the South Carolina Gamecocks a 56% favorite. The Kentucky Wildcats won as the underdog at +116: $116 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the South Carolina Gamecocks, the best price before the game was -135 at BetMGM: priced below fair (−2.3% value).
The spread moved toward the Kentucky Wildcats between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 53.5 to 52.5, and the game went over.
Kentucky Wildcats and South Carolina Gamecocks betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Kentucky Wildcats 4-1 in the 2026 regular season (2-1 at home, 2-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 5 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 1 time. That made it three straight wins for the Kentucky Wildcats.
This result left the South Carolina Gamecocks 2-3 in the 2026 regular season (2-2 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 5 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 1 time. That made it three straight losses for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
What's next for Kentucky Wildcats and South Carolina Gamecocks?
Next for the Kentucky Wildcats: the LSU Tigers at home on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Next for the South Carolina Gamecocks: at the Florida Gators on Saturday, October 10, 2026.