Kentucky vs. South Carolina: By the Numbers

Kentucky is hitting the road for the first time in 2025. Cutter Boley‘s number will be called in what will be his first start against an SEC opponent. The stakes are high. Who will emerge victorious in this SEC rivalry? We’ve got all of the stats, facts, and numbers you need to know about this matchup between the Cats and the Cocks.

-9 — Rushing yards for South Carolina against Missouri. The Gamecocks have the worst rushing attack in the SEC and one of the worst run defenses, allowing 152 yards per game on the ground.

2 — Straight games where the Wildcats have picked off their opponent’s first pass attempt. The Kentucky defense has four interceptions this season, but has yet to recover a fumble.

3 — Punt return touchdowns in only seven attempts by Vicari Swain.

4 — Straight wins by South Carolina if Shane Beamer can secure the win tonight.

5 — Sacks by South Carolina and 11 tackles for loss last fall in Lexington.

6 — Rushing touchdowns by Seth McGowan, the second-most in the SEC. McGowan and Dante Dowdell both rank among the top 10 rushers in the SEC.

8 — Completions of 20+ yards by Cutter Boley, six more than Zach Calzada.

9.41 — Average distance to gain by South Carolina on third down, the worst in the country. They are the worst third-down team in the SEC, converting just 29% of the time.

10.0 — Yards per attempt by LaNorris Sellers, the best in the SEC by a non-Lane Kiffin quarterback.

13 — Sacks allowed this season by the South Carolina offensive line. In the SEC, only Auburn, which gave up 10 sacks against Oklahoma last week, has allowed more.

36 — Yard line is Kentucky’s average starting field position, the fourth-best in the country.

46.7 — Kentucky’s success rate when it runs the ball, ranking No. 32 in the FBS.

Kentucky at South Carolina: How to Watch, Listen

• Kickoff: 7:45 p.m. ET
• TV: SEC Network (Tom Hart, Jordan Rodgers, Cole Cubelic)
• Local Radio: UK Sports Network (Tom Leach, Jeff Piecoro, Dick Gabriel)
• AM: 840 WHAS, 630 WLAP
• FM: 98.1 WBUL
• Online: iHeart Radio
• Sirius XM: 374 (UK); 106 or 190 (SC)

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