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Schools 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

ANOTHER CHAPTER: Wildcats add to chaotic history of the Kentucky-LSU rivalry

Kentucky’s 35-34 overtime win over No. 10 LSU added a new chapter to a rivalry dating to 1949, known for games such as LSU’s 2002 Bluegrass Miracle and Kentucky’s 2007 overtime revenge. NCAA violations later led to wins by both teams being vacated,

Schools 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

UK students and fans burn couch on State Street after 35-34 overtime win over No. 10 LSUPolice extinguish couch fire after Kentucky's overtime LSU win

University of Kentucky students and fans gathered on State Street in Lexington after the Wildcats beat No. 10 LSU, 35-34, in overtime. Revelers set a couch on fire, continuing a tradition of celebrating major wins by burning household items. Lexington police and firefighters were on scene, and police extinguished the fire within minutes as the crowd cheered, then booed.

Sports 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

PARTY LIKE IT’S ‘07: Déjà vu for Kentucky football in upset over No. 10 LSU

Kentucky beat No. 10 LSU 35-34 in Lexington on Saturday, recalling the Wildcats’ 2007 upset of No. 1 LSU, 43-37 in triple overtime. Former Kentucky coach Rich Brooks joined head coach Will Stein for the pregame walkout to “Jesus Walks,” the same song used before the 2007 game; Stein attended that matchup as a fan. Saturday’s game also went to overtime, and quarterback Kenny Minchey threw for 246 yards, close to Andre Woodson’s 250 yards in 2007.

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