Kentucky Quarterback’s Overtime Conversion Seals Upset Victory Over No. 10 LSU

Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 10, 2026 —

In a dramatic overtime finish, the Kentucky Wildcats clinched a narrow 35-34 victory over the No. 10 ranked LSU Tigers. The decisive play came from Kentucky quarterback Kenneth Minchey, whose successful 2-point conversion in the extra period sealed the win for his team.

The game remained tightly contested throughout regulation, culminating in a tie that sent both teams into overtime. The critical moment arrived with Kentucky trailing by one point. Minchey then executed the crucial 2-point conversion, which proved to be the margin of difference in the final score, elevating Kentucky past the highly-ranked LSU squad.

The outcome marked a significant win for Kentucky, upsetting a top-ten opponent. The exact sequence of plays leading up to the final conversion, and the specific details of LSU’s overtime possession, were not provided in the summary, but the final score reflects a one-point triumph for the Wildcats.

Story summarized from the original created by STEVE McCLAIN, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.

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