INSTANT ANALYSIS: Disastrous second quarter dooms Kentucky in Columbia

NCAA Football: Kentucky at South Carolina — Sep 27, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Dante Dowdell (2) is stopped by South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Dylan Stewart (6) in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Kentucky came out of the gate strong, blowing open running lanes and opening an early lead.

Then came the second quarter when Kentucky turned it over or turned it over on downs four consecutive times resulting in 19 points for the Gamecocks. That alone was the difference in the first half.

LaNorris Sellers created plenty of big plays and was the most talented player on the field.