Kentucky football just pulled off one of the wildest wins of the Will Stein era, taking down No. 10 LSU 35-34 in overtime on Saturday. This wasn’t just any upset, either, this was a straight-up thriller capped by a two-point conversion that’s got everyone buzzing.
OT Drama And A Coach’s Gutsy Call
Can you believe the drama? The Wildcats hit a clutch field goal at the end of regulation just to force overtime, showing they wouldn’t back down. LSU scored the first touchdown in the extra period, making it feel like the air was getting sucked out of the stadium. But no way, not this team. Running back CJ Baxter immediately responded with a touchdown, cutting the deficit to a nail-biting 34-33.
That’s when head coach Will Stein, who clearly has ice in his veins, made the call that changed everything: go for the win with a two-point conversion. He did this just last week against the South Carolina Gamecocks, where tight end Willie Rodriguez was the hero. This time, it was quarterback Kenny Minchey’s moment. Minchey took the snap, didn’t see anyone open, and just said, “Forget it, I’m doing it myself!” He ran right up the gut for the score, securing the 35-34 win. You know the fans went absolutely wild, storming the field as soon as that play was over. What a moment!
Will Stein Is Making History In His First Year
And get this: this win wasn’t just a massive upset, it was history in the making. Kentucky became the first team in FBS history to win back-to-back games by one point in overtime since the format was implemented back in 1996. That’s a wild stat, proving this team has some serious grit. This is Will Stein’s first year at the helm, and he’s already got the Wildcats absolutely humming.
His 5-1 start isn’t just good, it’s the best first-season start ever for a Wildcats football coach. They’ve played inspired football through the first half of the season, and it’s completely deserved. This isn’t luck, this is a team buying into a vision, making those clutch plays when it counts most. What a start to a new era!
The Wildcats will try to keep this insane momentum rolling next Saturday when they hit the road to take on the Oklahoma Sooners. You know that’s gonna be another must-watch game to see if they can continue this historic run. Get ready!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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