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Kentucky's 2-point call pays off in 35-34 overtime win over No. 10 LSU
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Key Points:
- Kentucky secured its second consecutive overtime victory with a 35-34 upset over No. 10 LSU, marking the first time in FBS history a team has won back-to-back games by a single point in overtime since the rule's inception in 1996.
- The Wildcats' game-winning 2-point conversion was a quarterback run by Kenny Minchey following strategic timeouts exchanged between coaches Lane Kiffin and Will Stein.
- Despite a strong start to the season and recent wins, Kentucky had inexplicably dropped out of the AP Top 25 but is expected to be ranked again, with no remaining games against top-10 teams, maintaining their SEC title hopes.
- LSU faces challenges in the College Football Playoff race, with a tough schedule ahead and quarterback Sam Leavitt's turnovers, including eight interceptions in six games, contributing to the team's precarious position.
- Kentucky's missed field goals and turnovers nearly cost them the game, but LSU was unable to capitalize fully, highlighting ongoing issues with both teams' offensive consistency.
