CRAWFORD | The old Kentucky football team went missing. Will Stein and the Wildcats beat LSU, 35-34 in OT
Key Points:
- Kentucky football defeated No. 10 LSU 35-34 in overtime, marking their third consecutive Southeastern Conference win and second straight 35-34 OT victory decided by a two-point conversion under coach Will Stein.
- Stein, in his sixth game as head coach, has already led Kentucky to wins over two top-10 teams and exceeded Las Vegas's season win projection, demonstrating a promising start to his tenure.
- The game featured standout performances, including a 77-yard touchdown run by CJ Baxter and a decisive quarterback draw by Kenny Minchey on the two-point conversion that sealed the victory.
- Despite multiple missed field goals and squandered opportunities, Kentucky's resilience and strategic decisions, such as going for the two-point conversion in overtime, highlighted a shift in team mentality and coaching philosophy.
- The victory energized the fan base and signaled a potential turning point for Kentucky football, with Stein emphasizing the win as a tribute to the community and the program's future possibilities.