LEXINGTON — Kentucky football hasn’t beaten South Carolina since 2021. And even that victory is no longer officially recognized by the NCAA: The 16-10 triumph was vacated because of violations.
Regardless of whether one includes that now-vacated Wildcats win, the Gamecocks still lead the all-time series. SC is ahead 22-14-1 counting UK’s vacated victory or 22-13-1 without it.
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No. 24 (AP) Kentucky (3-1, 1-1 SEC) enters today’s matchup with plenty of momentum under first-year coach Will Stein. South Carolina (2-2, 0-2) is at the other end of the spectrum, having lost seven straight conference contests dating to last year and now likely trying to save coach Shane Beamer’s job.
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UK will try to draw off the positive memories of its most recent road trip, when it departed the Lone Star State with a victory after downing top-10 Texas A&M on Sept. 19. But South Carolina has defended its home field well in the series: It has won 11 of the 17 games in Columbia, South Carolina, with the teams playing in 1978.
Here’s how to watch this afternoon’s SEC clash between the Wildcats and Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium:
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What channel is Kentucky vs. South Carolina today?
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Kentucky football hosts South Alabama at Kroger Field. See photos
Sep 26, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats tight end Mikkel Skinner (8) runs the ball during the first quarter against the South Alabama Jaguars at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Kentucky football hosts South Alabama at Kroger Field. See photos
Sep 26, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats tight end Mikkel Skinner (8) runs the ball during the first quarter against the South Alabama Jaguars at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Kentucky football hosts South Alabama at Kroger Field. See photos
Sep 26, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; South Alabama Jaguars running back Trae’von Dunbar (21) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Kentucky football hosts South Alabama at Kroger Field. See photos
Sep 26, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; South Alabama Jaguars quarterback Jared Hollins (7) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Kentucky football hosts South Alabama at Kroger Field. See photos
Sep 26, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; South Alabama Jaguars running back Keenan Phillips (3) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Kentucky football hosts South Alabama at Kroger Field. See photos
Sep 26, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; South Alabama Jaguars quarterback Jared Hollins (7) throws a pass under pressure from the Kentucky Wildcats defense during the first quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Kentucky football hosts South Alabama at Kroger Field. See photos
Sep 26, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats cheerleaders perform during the first quarter against the South Alabama Jaguars at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Kentucky football hosts South Alabama at Kroger Field. See photos
Sep 26, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; The Kentucky Wildcats dance team performs during the first quarter against the South Alabama Jaguars at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Kentucky vs. South Carolina will air nationally on SEC Network in Week 5 of the 2026 college football season. Taylor Zarzour and Matt Stinchcomb will call the game from the booth at Williams-Brice Stadium, with Michella Chester reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+, ESPN’s subscription streaming service, and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Kentucky vs. South Carolina time today
The Kentucky vs. South Carolina game starts at 4:15 pm from Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Kentucky Wildcats play Texas A&M Aggies. See photos from the game
Sep 19, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Kenny Minchey (3) looks to throw the ball during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
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Kentucky Wildcats play Texas A&M Aggies. See photos from the game
Sep 19, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Kenny Minchey (3) looks to throw the ball during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
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Kentucky Wildcats play Texas A&M Aggies. See photos from the game
Sep 19, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back KJ Edwards (0) runs the ball as Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Hasaan Sykes (12) defends at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
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Kentucky Wildcats play Texas A&M Aggies. See photos from the game
Sep 19, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Mario Craver (1) is tackled by Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Ty Bryant (14) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
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Kentucky Wildcats play Texas A&M Aggies. See photos from the game
Sep 19, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive end Nana Boadi-Owusu (12) runs out with the 12th Man flag prior to the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
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Kentucky Wildcats play Texas A&M Aggies. See photos from the game
Sep 19, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Fighting’ Aggies band performs prior to the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
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Kentucky Wildcats play Texas A&M Aggies. See photos from the game
Sep 19, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; A general view of the War Hymn Monument prior to the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Kentucky Wildcats at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
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Kentucky vs. South Carolina predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGMace of Friday, Oct. 2.
Kentucky 38, South Carolina 30: In a last-ditch effort to save Shane Beamer’s job, South Carolina’s players don’t make it easy on Kentucky. But it’s not enough. In a physical representation of two programs heading in opposite directions, the on-the-rise Wildcats eke out another victory while the Gamecocks hit rock bottom.
Spread: South Carolina by 2.5
Moneyline: Kentucky +115; South Carolina -140
Reach Kentucky men’s basketball and football reporter Ryan Black at rblack@gannett.com and follow him on X at @RyanABlack.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: What channel is Kentucky football game vs. South Carolina today?
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