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Alabama football rallies for comeback victory over Kentucky

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:36 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Alabama football rallies for comeback victory over Kentucky

Summary

Alabama football overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Kentucky 45-17 on September 14, 2026. The Crimson Tide trailed 17-13 at halftime before scoring 32 unanswered points in the second half. Analyst Kirk Herbstreit praised the team's resilience, noting the challenging environment in Lexington. He highlighted the performance of quarterback Keelon Russell and running back Daniel Hill, who surpassed 100 rushing yards. Alabama aims to continue its undefeated start next week against Florida State.

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By the Numbers

•Alabama trailed Kentucky 17-13 at halftime.
•The Crimson Tide scored 32 points in the second half.
•Keelon Russell and Daniel Hill contributed significantly to the victory.
•Kirk Herbstreit commended Alabama's performance under pressure.
•Alabama will face Florida State on September 23, 2026.

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9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Herbstreit is jumping on Alabama football hype train after comeback win over Kentucky

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As the Alabama football team has started the season with impressive wins over East Carolina and Kentucky in Weeks 1 and 2, respectively, the program is looking to achieve new heights in 2026. Though there could be some who downplay the dominant wins by the Alabama football program , one believer in the team is analyst Kirk Herbstreit. Speaking on […] The post Kirk Herbstreit is jumping on Alabama football hype train after comeback win over Kentucky appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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