PHOTOS: South Carolina defeats Kentucky at home, earns first conference win of the season

The Gamecocks had their fourth consecutive win over the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium, finishing out the game 35-13. South Carolina's defense successfully pressured Kentucky's offense into giving the Gamecocks the upper hand, with back-to-back defensive touchdowns in the second quarter. South Carolina's run game also prevailed, with redshirt sophomore quarterback LaNorris Sellers rushing for 14 attempts and 81 yards. Up next, South Carolina will travel to Baton Rouge to play the No. 4 LSU Tigers on Oct. 11.

The Gamecock student section cheering right before kickoff against the University of Kentucky at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 27, 2025. The Gamecocks went on to win 35-13 over the Wildcats.

Redshirt sophomore quarterback LaNorris Sellers scrambles the pocket, looking for a player downfield against the University of Kentucky at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 27, 2025. Sellers threw for 153 yards against the Wildcats.

Freshman linebacker Donovan Darden runs the football for the first down against the University of Kentucky at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 27, 2025. The Gamecocks finished with three total rushing touchdowns.

Graduate running back Oscar Adaway III runs the football in for a touchdown against the University of Kentucky at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 27, 2025. The Gamecocks finished with a total of three rushing touchdowns against the Wildcats.

The Gamecock cheerleading team gets the crowd hyped for kickoff against the University of Kentucky at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 27, 2025. The Gamecocks went on to win 35-13 over the Wildcats.

Sophomore wide receiver Mazeo Bennett Jr. runs the ball to the redzone against the University of Kentucky at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 27, 2025. The Gamecocks went on to score against the Wildcats on this drive.

Redshirt senior edge Jatius Geer runs a fumble recovery all the way to the touchdown against the University of Kentucky at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 27, 2025. The Gamecocks won 35-13 over the Wildcats.

The Gamecock defense brings down the runner after a caught pass in the backfield against the University of Kentucky at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 27, 2025. The Gamecocks’ defense finished with 62 total tackles against the Wildcats.

Junior edge rusher Desmond Umeozulu (left) and redshirt senior defensive lineman Monkell Goodwine (right) celebrate after a third down stop against the University of Kentucky at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 27, 2025. The Gamecocks’ defense finished with 62 total tackles against the Wildcats.

Freshman edge Jaquavious Dodd dives for an open-field tackle against the University of Kentucky at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 27, 2025. The Gamecock defense held the Wildcats to 108 rushing yards.