Rain and a chance of thunderstorms are in the forecast today when No. 24 Kentucky visits South Carolina at 4:15 p.m. ET (SEC Network) from Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C.
The latest Kentucky vs. South Carolina weather report calls for temperatures around 80 degrees with rain likely around kickoff. Shower chances stay elevated well into the second half, and lightning could also disrupt play.
Kentucky vs South Carolina weather forecast
The National Weather Service forecast near Williams-Brice Stadium calls for around 80 degrees at kickoff, feeling closer to 86 with the humidity. Temperatures should slip into the upper 70s as the game goes on.
Rain chances sit at 74% at 4 p.m. ET before easing to 59% at 6 p.m. and 50% at 7 p.m. Winds of just 2 to 3 mph should have little effect on play, but thunderstorms remain possible throughout the game.
As of Saturday morning, South Carolina's official schedule still listed a 4:15 p.m. ET kickoff, though nearby lightning could delay the start or interrupt play.
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How weather could impact Kentucky vs South Carolina
Kentucky has options if a wet football makes it tougher to throw and catch. C.J. Baxter, Jason Patterson, and Javonte Barnes each rushed for at least 100 yards against South Alabama last week, giving the Wildcats three backs to lean on if showers disrupt the passing game.
South Carolina's Matt Fuller and LaNorris Sellers combined for 184 rushing yards against Alabama last week. Sellers' ability to take off gives the Gamecocks another way to move the chains if slick conditions make it harder to complete passes.
Kentucky vs South Carolina prediction markets
As of Saturday morning, Kalshi's markets had South Carolina favored by 2.5 points with a 53.5-point total and roughly a 56% chance of a Gamecocks victory.
Brad Powers is backing Over 53.5 in his college football Week 5 predictions, arguing the market hasn't caught up to both offenses' improvement under new playcallers. The wet forecast could complicate that outlook if it disrupts the passing games, though both teams can lean on productive ground attacks.
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How to watch Kentucky vs South Carolina
| Location | Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 3 |
| Kickoff | 4:15 p.m. ET |
| TV | SEC Network |
