Kentucky hosts Alabama at Kroger Field for SEC opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Kentucky hosts the 12th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide at Kroger Field today in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET with the game broadcast on ABC. Kentucky enters the matchup following a 45-13 victory over Youngstown State in the debut of head coach Will Stein. Alabama comes to Lexington after a 48-10 win against East Carolina in Week 1. Kentucky defense plans rely on slowing down Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell and forcing turnovers to remain competitive. This marks the first major SEC test for Stein as head coach while Alabama looks to continue momentum from its season-opening performance.
- •Kentucky hosts Alabama at Kroger Field today at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- •Will Stein leads Kentucky in his first SEC game as head coach.
- •Alabama arrives in Lexington ranked 12th in the nation.
- •Kentucky opened the season with a 45-13 win over Youngstown State.
- •Alabama defeated East Carolina 48-10 during Week 1.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Wildcats News: Alabama Gameday Edition
"The Cats look to upset the Tide in the SEC opener.
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