Kentucky leads Alabama 17-13 at halftime in Lexington

Kentucky holds a 17-13 lead over Alabama at halftime in a football game at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. The Wildcats benefited from three Alabama turnovers and seven penalties committed by the Crimson Tide during the first half. Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell finished the half 8-of-11 for 123 yards, but his performance was hindered by interceptions and stalled drives in the red zone. Despite the deficit, Alabama’s defense recorded an interception return for a touchdown by Luke Metz to keep the score close. The teams entered the locker room for halftime with Kentucky ahead by four points as the game remains in progress. Alabama faces continued scrutiny following similar past performances against Vanderbilt and Florida State, putting pressure on the program as the second half begins.

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