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Kentucky tops South Alabama 45-21 after strong second half

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Kentucky tops South Alabama 45-21 after strong second half

Summary

Kentucky Wildcats secured a 45-21 victory over South Alabama Jaguars on September 26, 2026, in Lexington. The Wildcats initially struggled in the first half but rallied with a powerful rushing attack in the second half. After holding a narrow 24-21 lead at halftime, Kentucky dominated the final 30 minutes, scoring multiple touchdowns and accumulating 386 rushing yards. The win improved Kentucky's record to 3-1 this season, marking their best start since 2023. They prepare to face South Carolina next week, while South Alabama drops to 2-2 and is set to open Sun Belt play against Louisiana-Monroe.

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By the Numbers

•Kentucky scores 24 unanswered points in the second half.
•Wildcats rush for 386 yards and five touchdowns.
•Kentucky improves to 3-1 and 1-0 in SEC play.
•Next game for Kentucky is against South Carolina on October 3.
•South Alabama falls to 2-2, set to host Louisiana-Monroe next.

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Kentucky Over South Alabama 45-21 in Second-Half Surge. Over the last week, coach Will Stein and the Kentucky football team have been riding high. After all, they were coming off one of the biggest wins in school history, dominating Texas A&M in College Station. As they returned home this week, the goal was to keep that …
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