Kentucky football faces injury concerns following win over South Alabama

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Kentucky football faces injury concerns following win over South Alabama
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Kentucky football secured a 45-21 victory over South Alabama on September 26, 2026, but the team dealt with multiple injuries during the game. Injured players included wide receivers DJ Miller and Nic Anderson, as well as long-snapper Cole Marszalek, all of whom are expected to recover. Running back Martels Carter Jr. did not play due to an unspecified injury, while defensive lineman Tavion Gadson was held out as a precaution. Head coach Will Stein anticipated no major injuries and expressed confidence in the team's key players' recovery ahead of the next game against South Carolina. The status of these players will be monitored in the upcoming week.

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  • •Kentucky wins 45-21 against South Alabama.
  • •DJ Miller, Nic Anderson, and Cole Marszalek all suffered injuries.
  • •Martels Carter Jr. did not play due to injury.
  • •Tavion Gadson was held out as a precaution.
  • •Next game is against South Carolina.
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  • 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Football had a long list of minor injuries following win vs. South Alabama
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UK was without Tavion Gadson and Martels Carter Jr., while DJ Miller and Nic Anderson were among others who got injured.

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