South Carolina Aims to Rebound vs. Kentucky Under the Lights at Williams-Brice
After falling 29-20 to Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, the South Carolina Gamecocks return home for their fourth straight night game. This time, they’ll welcome the Kentucky Wildcats to Williams-Brice Stadium in a key SEC East matchup.
How to Watch: South Carolina vs. Kentucky
- When: Saturday, Sept. 27 at 7:45 p.m.
- Where: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, S.C.
- TV/Stream: SEC Network and the ESPN app
Series History
The Gamecocks hold a 21-14-1 all-time record against Kentucky. South Carolina has won the last three meetings, including a 31-6 victory in Lexington in 2024.
Betting Outlook
According to the VegasInsider consensus line, South Carolina enters as a 3.5-point favorite/underdog, with the over/under set at 45.5 points.
About South Carolina
The Gamecocks (2-2, 0-2 SEC) are still searching for their first conference win after a frustrating stretch. In last week’s loss to Missouri, USC’s defense gave up 285 rushing yards and two scores, with the Tigers pulling away in the fourth quarter.
The struggles began in their SEC opener against Vanderbilt, where USC fell 31-7 at home. Offensive rhythm vanished after quarterback LaNorris Sellers exited with an injury, and defensive lapses piled on. Sellers’ return last week was a bright spot, but the Gamecocks need consistency on both sides of the ball.
About Kentucky
Kentucky (2-1, 0-1 SEC) comes into Columbia off a bye week, making this their first road game of the season.
The Wildcats opened the year with a 24-16 win over Toledo but stumbled in Week 2, losing 30-23 to Ole Miss after settling for a late field goal. They bounced back in Week 3 with a commanding 48-23 win against Eastern Michigan, showcasing offensive firepower behind their new starting quarterback.
Players to Watch
South Carolina
- LaNorris Sellers, QB: Sellers looked sharp against Missouri, completing 18 passes for 302 yards and two touchdowns. However, he finished with negative rushing yards (-28) on 10 carries, a sign that the offensive line must step up to support him.
- Vicari Swain, DB: Swain continues to shine on defense and special teams. Against Missouri, he tallied 10 tackles (eight solo), one TFL, and a pass breakup, proving he’s one of the most reliable defenders on the roster.
Kentucky
- Cutter Boley, QB: The redshirt freshman took over after Zach Calzada’s injury and impressed with 240 yards and two touchdowns on just 12 throws against Eastern Michigan. Expect Boley to get the nod again against USC.
- Mi’Quise Humphrey-Grace, DL: The South Dakota transfer battled early-season injuries but has picked up steam. With four tackles in back-to-back games and his first sack last week, his presence could cause trouble for South Carolina’s offensive front.
South Carolina 2025 Football Schedule
- Aug. 31: USC 24, Virginia Tech 11
- Sept. 6: USC 38, SC State 10
- Sept. 13: Vanderbilt 31, USC 7
- Sept. 20: Missouri 29, USC 20
- Sept. 27: vs. Kentucky – 7:45 p.m. (SEC Network)
- Oct. 11: at LSU – TBD
- Oct. 18: vs. Oklahoma – TBD
- Oct. 25: vs. Alabama – TBD
- Nov. 1: at Ole Miss – TBD
- Nov. 15: at Texas A&M – TBD
- Nov. 22: vs. Coastal Carolina – TBD
- Nov. 29: vs. Clemson – Noon (ABC or ESPN)
