Snell's 2 TDs lead Kentucky to 23-13 win over Gamecocks

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Kentucky coach Mark Stoops is tired of getting overlooked in the Southeastern Conference. The Wildcats took big strides to ending that perception against South Carolina on Saturday night. Kentucky won its fourth straight over South Carolina, overcoming the Gamecocks' quick start to take control with two touchdowns from Benny Snell Jr . and several key defensive stops for its first 3-0 start since 2010. "Quite honestly, we're tired of it," Stoops said of Kentucky's perceived status as a second-tier, SEC program. "What, like we didn't get better? We're not a better football team? Whatever, we're better." Kentucky (3-0, 1-0 SEC) certainly showed that much of this one. The Wildcats dug themselves a quick hole with Deebo Samuel 's 68-yard touchdown catch on the game's first play, then threw an interception and fumbled on their first two possessions.