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Kentucky football uses a homecoming of the “Power K” to knock off No. 10 LSU 35-34 in overtime
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Kentucky/The Apex Times/Oct 10, 11:15 PM EDT

Kentucky football uses a homecoming of the “Power K” to knock off No. 10 LSU 35-34 in overtime

After a road comeback against South Carolina, the Wildcats returned to Kroger Field for a sold-out matchup and finished with a 35-34 overtime win over LSU.

By The Apex Times Newsroom2 min readAI-assisted Apex article

Kentucky football returned to Kroger Field after a historic SEC comeback win at South Carolina and carried that momentum into its next conference game against LSU on Oct. 10, securing a 35-34 overtime upset of the Tigers, according to LEX18.

The Wildcats framed the moment as the return of the “Power K,” a reference to the student and home crowd energy Kentucky has emphasized around home games. LEX18 reported that the game was played in front of a sold-out crowd at Kroger Field, with Kentucky using its home-field atmosphere late to force overtime against a highly ranked opponent.

LEX18 said the Wildcats’ prior performance included an historic SEC comeback win on the road at South Carolina. With that win, Kentucky moved into the LSU matchup with confidence built from overcoming a deficit and staying competitive in a tight conference setting.

Against LSU, the game remained closely contested through regulation, setting up an overtime finish. LEX18’s report described the contest as an SEC thriller that ultimately ended with Kentucky prevailing 35-34 in overtime.

The win over a No. 10 LSU team gives Kentucky a significant conference result and changes the immediate conversation around Kentucky’s season. For Kentucky fans, it marks a return to form centered on the team’s capacity to win late, both on the road in its previous SEC game and again in overtime at home.

The next step for Kentucky and LSU is the standard postgame process of turning to upcoming preparation and schedule demands within the SEC. As with any overtime outcome, teams will review end-of-game execution and situational performance as they move forward to their subsequent conference and non-conference obligations.

Why It Matters

  • The overtime win over a top-10 opponent is a high-impact conference result that reshapes immediate SEC standings dynamics.
  • Playing in front of a sold-out Kroger Field crowd underscores the importance of home attendance and game-day atmosphere for team performance.
  • Because Kentucky’s recent stretch included a major comeback on the road, the sequence highlights the team’s late-game resilience within SEC play.
  • Results like a one-point overtime finish typically increase scrutiny on end-of-game execution, which affects weekly preparation and coaching priorities across the program.
  • For fans and the local economy, a highly attended, nationally relevant matchup can bring increased demand for event services tied to campus-area business activity.

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Key Facts

  • Kentucky defeated LSU 35-34 in overtime.
  • LEX18 reported the game took place at Kroger Field in front of a sold-out crowd.
  • LEX18 said the result marked the return of the “Power K.”
  • Kentucky’s preceding game was described as an historic SEC comeback win at South Carolina on the road.
  • LSU entered the game ranked No. 10, according to LEX18.
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