Kentucky, South Carolina seek first SEC win in Columbia

Kentucky and South Carolina meet Saturday night in Columbia in a game that could shape each team’s SEC season, with kickoff set for 7:45 p.m. Eastern at Williams-Brice Stadium and a live broadcast on the SEC Network. Both teams enter searching for their first conference win: Kentucky 2-1 overall and South Carolina 2-2 overall, 0-2 in SEC play, according to team records and league standings.

Kentucky coach Mark Stoops named redshirt freshman Cutter Boley the starter at quarterback after saying backup Zach Calzada remained banged up earlier this week. Calzada was listed as questionable on Kentucky’s gameday injury report, leaving open the possibility that Beau Allen could serve as the primary backup if Calzada cannot play. Cornerback DJ Waller was listed as doubtful, according to the Wildcats’ final report.

South Carolina’s injury picture improved late, with defensive back Judge Collier and defensive lineman Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy removed from the Gamecocks’ report and expected to play. However, South Carolina could be shorthanded on the offensive line; starting right tackle Cason Henry and center Nolan Hay were listed as doubtful, a development that could force coordinator Mike...