Kentucky vs. South Carolina: Numbers You Need to Know

Kickoff draws near between the Kentucky Wildcats and the South Carolina Gamecocks. Before the action begins at 7:30 pm EST on the SEC Network, let’s dive into all of the numbers you need to know.

4 — Blocked punts by South Carolina, tied for the most in the country.

4 — Wildcats are from the Palmetto State: Andru Phillips, Jordan Robinson, Chance Poore and the injured Jalen Geiger.

7 — Times Kentucky has defeated South Carolina in its last 8 meetings. Four of the seven Kentucky wins were by seven points or less. The Wildcats have won five out of the last six in Lexington.

7.6 — Yards per carry Chris Rodriguez averages against the Gamecocks. He has four touchdowns in three career games.

12 — Touchdowns in 22 red zone appearances by Kentucky. The 54.55% red zone touchdown conversion rate ranks No. 99 in FBS football.

13 — Turnovers by South Carolina in 2022. Utah State is the only team in America that has coughed the ball up more than the Gamecocks.

19 — Sacks allowed by the Kentucky offensive line. Only three FBS schools have allowed more all year.

23 — Points or less scored by each of Kentucky’s last 9 opponents.

25 — Passes broken up by Kentucky in 2022, ranking No. 9 nationally and topping the SEC. Carrington Valentine leads UK with seven PBUs.

47.67 — Average yards per kickoff return by Barion Brown, the best mark in the nation.

80 — More Chris Rodriguez rushing yards will move him to No. 5 in Kentucky football history.

126.67 — Spencer Rattler‘s QB rating is the worst in the SEC. He has four touchdowns, seven interceptions and averages only 7.4 yards per attempt.

297.4 — Yards the Kentucky defense allows per game, ranking fourth in the SEC and No. 21 in the nation.

Numbers You Need to Know