Kentucky Beats LSU in Second Straight Overtime Win

Kentucky defeated No. 10 LSU in college football overtime on October 11, 2026, as Kenny Minchey delivered the winning play for the Wildcats. The victory came after Will Stein used a two-point conversion approach to secure a second straight overtime win.

According to theScore, Kentucky became the first Football Bowl Subdivision team to record consecutive one-point overtime victories since the extra period was introduced in 1996. The Wildcats reached that milestone after another close finish.

The game extended into overtime after LSU surrendered a late lead, according to theScore. Kenny Minchey then moved into the end zone on the decisive play, allowing Kentucky to celebrate another overtime result.

Will Stein has chosen an aggressive overtime strategy in consecutive games, according to theScore. The approach worked in both matchups, with Kentucky converting a two-point attempt to end each overtime contest.

The Wildcats' latest win followed a previous overtime victory by one point, creating the first back-to-back FBS overtime wins of that type since the format began in 1996, according to theScore.

LSU's defeat marked the second loss for Lane Kiffin in his first season as the program's head coach, according to theScore. The Tigers were unable to hold their late advantage against Kentucky.