Kentucky Wildcats 13–35 South Carolina Gamecocks: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2025

Quick answer

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Kentucky Wildcats 35–13 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Kentucky Wildcats 13, South Carolina Gamecocks 35.

Game summary

South Carolina Gamecocks rolled past Kentucky Wildcats 35–13 in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) — 136.0 pass yds, +0.30 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Matt Fuller — 48.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Kendrick Law — 5 rec, 41.0 yds.
EPA edge: South Carolina (+0.110/play) vs Kentucky (-0.261/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kentucky Wildcats	9	12	3	0	13
South Carolina Gamecocks	6	6	0	6	35

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UKKentucky Wildcats

+3OPP 10

+3OPP 25

SCSouth Carolina Gamecocks

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Kentucky
Q1TD
SMSeth McGowan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Seth McGowan rushes 20 yards for a touchdown
South Carolina
Q1TD
RFRahsul Faison
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Rahsul Faison rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Kentucky
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 27 yards
Kentucky
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Kentucky
Q2TD
CBCutter Boley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
Cutter Boley — Interception returned for a touchdown
South Carolina
Q2TD
RFRahsul Faison
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Rahsul Faison rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Kentucky
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
24-12
Field goal good from 42 yards
South Carolina
Q4TD
MFMatt Fuller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Matt Fuller rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) — 136.0 yds · +0.30 EPA/play +4.82 EPA
Mason Love (South Carolina) — 10.0 yds · -2.19 EPA/play -2.19 EPA
Cutter Boley (Kentucky) — 151.0 yds · -0.47 EPA/play -11.27 EPA

Rushing

Matt Fuller (South Carolina) — 48.0 yds · 1 TD -0.39 EPA
Seth McGowan (Kentucky) — 112.0 yds · 1 TD +0.11 EPA
Dante Dowdell (Kentucky) — 24.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Receiving

Kendrick Law (Kentucky) — 5 rec · 41.0 yds +0.63 EPA
Vandrevius Jacobs (South Carolina) — 5 rec · 108.0 yds +1.66 EPA
Willie Rodriguez (Kentucky) — 1 rec · 66.0 yds +1.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
LaNorris Sellers	South Carolina	16	68.8%	136	+0.30	+4.82
Mason Love	South Carolina	1	100.0%	10	-2.19	-2.19
Cutter Boley	Kentucky	24	37.5%	151	-0.47	-11.27

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kentucky	South Carolina
Plays	59	62
EPA / play	-0.261	+0.110
Total EPA	-15.41	+6.79
Success rate	35.6%	40.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.470	+0.155
Rush EPA / play	-0.118	+0.093
Yards	298	345

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kentucky	8	65	+5.26	Rush TD
Q1	South Carolina	12	75	+6.51	Rush TD
Q1	Kentucky	8	76	+2.54	Field goal
Q1	South Carolina	4	21	-1.01	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	4	16	-0.41	Touchdown
Q2	Kentucky	7	53	-13.61	Touchdown
Q2	South Carolina	6	9	-2.64	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	6	8	-1.73	Interception
Q2	South Carolina	5	38	+4.43	Rush TD
Q2	Kentucky	8	44	+0.24	Ended
Q3	South Carolina	4	14	-2.55	Punt
Q3	Kentucky	8	14	-3.36	Punt
Q3	South Carolina	7	36	-2.38	Ended
Q3	Kentucky	6	15	-2.31	Field goal
Q3	South Carolina	8	84	+5.65	Rush TD
Q4	Kentucky	3	4	-2.03	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-9.06 EPA)
Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Cutter Boley — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.36 EPA)
Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Cutter Boley pass to Willie Rodriguez for 53 yards (3rd & 2) (+4.23 EPA)
Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · LaNorris Sellers pass to Nyck Harbor for 10 yards (4th & 3) (+3.79 EPA)
Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · LaNorris Sellers pass to Vandrevius Jacobs for 59 yards (1st & 10) (+3.47 EPA)
Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Cutter Boley to Fred Farrier II — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.05 EPA)
Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Punt (+2.58 EPA)
Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Rahsul Faison rushes 6 yards for a touchdown (+2.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Carolina Gamecocks controlled the final (35–13) in Week 5.
Passing edge: LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) — 136.0 yds.
EPA edge: South Carolina at 0.11 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Kentucky Wildcats vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

Kentucky Wildcats 13, South Carolina Gamecocks 35 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Kentucky Wildcats vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

South Carolina Gamecocks won with a final score of 13–35.

Where can I find the Kentucky Wildcats vs South Carolina Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752722.

Who led Kentucky Wildcats vs South Carolina Gamecocks in passing?

LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) led passers with 136.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Kentucky Wildcats at South Carolina Gamecocks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.