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Texas defensive back Ryan Niblett (21) returns a punt in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Swensen)

Shipley kicks 45-yard FG in OT to lift No. 21 Texas to 16-13 win at Kentucky

Mason Shipley kicked a 45-yard field goal in overtime and No. 21 Texas beat Kentucky 16-13. Shipley also kicked a 39-yard field goal with a minute remaining to give the Longhorns (5-2, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) a 13-10 lead. Kentucky (2-4, 0-4) tied the score at 13-all on Jacob Kauwe’s 45-yard field goal with 9 seconds remaining to send the game into overtime. The Longhorns managed just 179 total yards, but used two big punt returns by Ryan Niblett to hold off the Wildcats.

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