Alabama faces Kentucky in SEC road matchup at Kroger Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Alabama travels to Lexington this Saturday for a Week 2 SEC contest against the Kentucky Wildcats. The Crimson Tide enter the game as significant favorites, though the matchup presents a potential challenge in a difficult road environment. Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell is set to make his first collegiate start on the road and his first appearance against an SEC opponent. Availability remains a primary concern for the Crimson Tide, as players AK Dear and Jireh Edwards were listed as questionable on the initial Week 2 report. Head coach Kalen DeBoer indicated both may be nearing a return, which would bolster the team's depth. Historically, Alabama has dominated this series, though the program has struggled in similar road scenarios during the past two seasons.
- •Alabama plays Kentucky at Kroger Field in a Week 2 SEC game this Saturday.
- •Quarterback Keelon Russell makes his first career road and SEC start.
- •AK Dear and Jireh Edwards are listed as questionable on the availability report.
- •Alabama holds a long historical advantage in the series against Kentucky.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — 3 predictions for Alabama vs. Kentucky in SEC road showdown
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — 3 storylines for Alabama vs. Kentucky in Week 2 SEC road showdown
"Alabama travels for the first time this Saturday, facing Kentucky for the first time since 2023. Here are three predictions for the game.
"Alabama travels to Kentucky this Saturday as a big favorite. Here are three storylines to monitor leading up to the SEC matchup.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:01 PM3 predictions for Alabama vs. Kentucky in SEC road showdown
Alabama travels for the first time this Saturday, facing Kentucky for the first time since 2023. Here are three predictions for the game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:20 PM3 storylines for Alabama vs. Kentucky in Week 2 SEC road showdown
Alabama travels to Kentucky this Saturday as a big favorite. Here are three storylines to monitor leading up to the SEC matchup.
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