Texas defeated Kentucky 16-13 in overtime in Week 8, capturing a dramatic contest that featured 20 lead changes and kept both teams competitive throughout. The Longhorns scored 7 points in the second quarter and added a field goal in the third and fourth quarters before securing the win in the extra period with a 3-point drive.

Kentucky kept pace with a scoreless first half before adding a field goal in the third quarter. The Wildcats mounted a fourth-quarter surge, scoring 10 points to take the lead before Texas forced overtime. Cutter Boley led Kentucky's offense with 258 passing yards and 45 rushing yards, while Fred Farrier II led receivers with 7 catches.

The game remained tightly contested throughout, with neither team able to pull away decisively. Texas's defense made crucial plays in overtime, including a critical stop on fourth-and-goal at the 1-yard line. The final score fell under the 45-point over-under, while Kentucky covered the 12-point spread, finishing closer than expected in a low-scoring battle decided only in the extra period.