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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – South Carolina will once again look to get their first SEC win with another ranked matchup against No. 24 Kentucky.
Here’s what to know ahead of Saturday:
No. 24 Kentucky at South Carolina
- Where: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia
- Kickoff: 4:20 p.m.
- TV: SEC Network
- Interactive map/Guide
The story so far
South Carolina has dropped their first two conference games, the most recent being a 49-18 defeat at No. 7 Alabama. The Gamecocks will also be without defensive star Dylan Stewart after he was suspended for throwing a punch during the game.
Kentucky enters Saturday at 3-1 and newly-ranked, having won two straight games against Texas A&M and South Alabama. The Wildcats’ only loss was a 45-17 defeat at the hands of Alabama on Sept. 12.
Series history
Saturday will be the 37th all-time meeting between the Gamecocks and Wildcats. South Carolina leads the series 22-13-1 against its former SEC East foe. The Gamecocks have also won four straight games in the series, dating back to 2022.
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