Kentucky falls to Alabama in week two SEC power rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Kentucky football team lost to Alabama 45-17 on Saturday, marking their first defeat of the season. Kentucky started strong and even led at halftime, but Alabama's second-half performance secured their victory. This defeat sets up challenges for Kentucky as they navigate a difficult schedule, needing wins to reach.500. In this week's SEC power rankings, Kentucky has dropped to 15th place after previously being at 13th, reflecting the competitive of the conference where nine teams are ranked in the top 25.
- •Kentucky lost to Alabama 45-17 on September 14.
- •Kentucky led at halftime but struggled in the second half.
- •Their power ranking dropped from 13th to 15th after the loss.
- •Alabama improved their conference standing with this win.
- •Nine SEC teams are in the top 25 rankings.
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Where does Kentucky rank in week two SEC power rankings?
"The Kentucky football team dropped their game against Alabama on Saturday? Where does that put them in this week's SEC power rankings?
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