Kentucky Wildcats aim for top-25 spot after win over South Alabama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Kentucky Football earned a 45-21 victory against South Alabama on September 26, with a strong second-half performance. The teams were tied at halftime, but UK’s defense held South Alabama scoreless in the second half. The Wildcats are currently ranked No. 27 in the College Football Rankings and received a boost from this win, which followed their previous victory over No. 9 Texas A&M. With more teams ahead of them losing, Kentucky is positioned to potentially enter the top 25. Next, they will face South Carolina on the road.
- •Kentucky runs for 390 yards against South Alabama.
- •Wildcats improve to No. 27 in the College Football Rankings.
- •Jason Patterson scores three rushing touchdowns.
- •Kentucky defense shuts out South Alabama in the second half.
- •Next game is a road matchup against South Carolina.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Wildcats News: UK in the New College Football Rankings Roundup
"Will Kentucky Football officially become a top-25 team today for the first time under head coach Will Stein?
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