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Sat, Oct 3 · Week 5 · Conference game

Kentucky at South Carolina weather recap

No. 9KentuckyWildcats · 7-1 · SEC
35
atFinal
South CarolinaGamecocks · 4-3 · SEC
34
Kickoff
Venue
Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC
TV
SEC Network
The short answer

It was 82°F and wet, with 0.11 in of rain at kickoff, gusts to 11 mph. Final: Kentucky 35, South Carolina 34.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

Forecast not available yet

Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.

Typical October at the stadium: highs near 76°25°, lows near 57°14°, rain on 21% of days.


Stadium

Williams-Brice Stadium

Stadium page
Williams-Brice Stadium
Location
Columbia, SC
Surface
Grass
Roof
Open air
Field runs
southeast to northwest
Elevation
292 ft89 m
Map
Typical in October

Highs near 76°25°, lows near 57°14°. Rain on 21% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 6%, above 90°F on 2%. 10-year average.

Series history

South Carolina leads 2-0

2 meetings tracked here since 2024 · South Carolina has won 2 straight (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).

Last 2 meetings
SeasonDateGameResultSite
2025Sep 27Kentucky at South CarolinaSouth Carolina 35-13Williams-Brice Stadium
2024Sep 7South Carolina at KentuckySouth Carolina 31-6Kroger Field

Kentucky vs South Carolina: full series weather history

Q&A

Kentucky at South Carolina: questions fans ask

What was the weather at Kentucky at South Carolina?

It was 82°F and wet, with 0.11 in of rain at kickoff, gusts to 11 mph. Final: Kentucky 35, South Carolina 34.

Does Williams-Brice Stadium have a roof?

No. Williams-Brice Stadium is an open-air stadium with a grass field, so the weather plays a part.