Spurrier beats Kentucky again with 24-17 win

Two straight road games, two straight road wins for South Carolina. And a season has officially turned around. South Carolina holds on to beat Kentucky 24-17, on the strength of a wild first half, and Stephen Garcia and a salty defense in the second half.

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  • Spurrier beats Kentucky again with 24-17 win

    Two straight road games, two straight road wins for South Carolina. And a season has officially turned around. South Carolina holds on to beat Kentucky 24-17, on the strength of a wild first half, and Stephen Garcia and a salty defense in the second half.

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