Lexington Brief

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General 1 outlet · WUKY

Deja Blue all over again as Kentucky prevails in OT for second consecutive week

Kentucky beat LSU 35-34 in overtime, earning its second consecutive overtime victory and extending its winning streak to four games. After LSU took a 34-27 lead in overtime, quarterback Minchey connected with Kenny Darby to set up C.J. Baxter’s touchdown, then ran in the game-winning two-point conversion. Minchey threw for 246 yards, while Baxter rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns.

Sports 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

At the Whistle: Kentucky upsets No. 10 LSU 35-34 in overtime

Kentucky upset No. 10 LSU 35-34 in overtime, earning its second straight overtime win. After missing two late field-goal attempts, the Wildcats tied the game at 27 on Adam Zouagui’s 33-yard kick with 12 seconds left. LSU scored a touchdown in overtime, but Kentucky answered with CJ Baxter’s 1-yard score and Kenny Minchey’s successful two-point conversion to win.

Sports 1 outlet · LEX18

The return of the 'Power K' sees Kentucky Football upset No. 10 LSU, 35-34

Kentucky beat No. 10 LSU 35-34 in overtime at Kroger Field in Lexington, completing the upset on Kenny Minchey’s two-point conversion. C.J. Baxter scored on a 77-yard run and later added a touchdown, while Kentucky tied the game late with a field goal. Coach Will Stein became the first Kentucky coach to defeat two AP Top 25 teams in his first season. The Wildcats visit Oklahoma on Oct. 17.

Sports 1 outlet · WKYT

Rain and wind fail to stop Kentucky fans from tailgating before sold-out LSU gameWeather cancels halftime drone show, which will be rescheduled

Rain and wind swept through Lexington on Saturday, but Kentucky fans continued tailgating at Kroger Field before the Wildcats’ sold-out game against LSU. The university had issued weather precautions earlier in the week because of expected effects from Hurricane Isaias, urging fans to prepare for rain and secure their belongings. LSU fans also tailgated, while UK canceled its planned halftime drone show and said it would reschedule it for a future home game.

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