Kentucky football rallies to defeat South Alabama, improve to 3-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Kentucky football overcame a slow start to defeat South Alabama 45-21 on Saturday in Lexington. After trailing 21-14 at halftime, Kentucky dominated the second half, scoring multiple touchdowns and shutting out the Jaguars. CJ Baxter led the Wildcats’ rushing attack with 149 yards and one touchdown, while Jason Patterson added three rushing touchdowns. The Wildcats will play South Carolina next Saturday in their next SEC matchup.
- •Kentucky improves to 3-1 after the win over South Alabama.
- •CJ Baxter rushed for 149 yards and one touchdown.
- •Jason Patterson scored three rushing touchdowns.
- •Kentucky scored 24 points in the second half, shutting out South Alabama.
- •Kentucky faces South Carolina next Saturday.
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Football runs past South Alabama: 3 things to know and postgame cheers
"Kentucky Football got off to a slow start but the finished strong and improved to 3-1.
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