Kentucky Wildcats Drop Out of AP Top 25 Following Overtime Victory
Kentucky's football team has fallen out of the Top 25 in the Week 5 AP Poll, despite a recent overtime victory against South Carolina. The Wildcats were previously ranked No. 24.
Lexington, KY, October 4, 2026 —
The University of Kentucky’s football program has seen its ranking shift in the latest Associated Press (AP) Top 25 Poll. Following Week 5 of the college football season, the Wildcats are no longer among the nation’s top 25 teams.
This development comes despite the team securing a recent victory in overtime against the University of South Carolina. Prior to this latest poll release, Kentucky was positioned at No. 24 in the national rankings.
The specific reasons or voter sentiment contributing to the team’s drop from the Top 25 were not detailed in the provided summary. The AP Poll is a widely recognized ranking of college football teams, compiled weekly by sports writers and editors across the country.
The Wildcats’ performance in their recent games, including the overtime win over South Carolina, serves as the backdrop for their current standing in the poll. Teams typically fall out of or enter the Top 25 based on a combination of their own results and the performances of other ranked teams.
Further details regarding the team’s record, upcoming schedule, or specific player statistics that may have influenced their ranking were not available in the trend summary.
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