Kentucky overcomes slow start against South Alabama with second-half surge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Kentucky football faced South Alabama at Kroger Field on September 26, struggling early but ultimately leading 24-21 at halftime. Coach Will Stein criticized the team's performance, stating they were outplayed and outcoached in the first half. The Wildcats regrouped and dominated the second half, scoring 31 unanswered points to secure a victory. Kentucky, now 3-1 overall and 1-1 in SEC play, must improve as they prepare to face South Carolina next week.
- •Kentucky leads South Alabama 24-21 at halftime.
- •Coach Stein called out players for poor first-half performance.
- •Kentucky scored 31 unanswered points in the second half.
- •The Wildcats improve to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in SEC play.
- •South Carolina is next on the schedule for Kentucky.
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky was good enough Saturday. Good won't be enough going forward
"Kentucky football wasn't close to its best Saturday and still won. The Wildcats won't have that luxury against future foes.
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