South Alabama
21–45
at
Kentucky
Sept. 26, 2026 · Kroger Field, Lexington
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated South Alabama 45–21 on Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky led 24–21 at halftime. The Wildcats outscored South Alabama 21–0 after the break.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Kentucky | 7 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 45 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 24, South Alabama 21
TV: SEC Network
Announcers: Dave Neal (play-by-play), Cole Cubelic (analyst), Tori Petry (reporter)
Referee: Jeff Heaser
Attendance: 61,127
Stadium: Kroger Field, Lexington
Uniform combination: White / Blue / Blue
References: UK Athletics game book · Broadcast listing · Uniform source
| Team Statistics | South Alabama | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST DOWNS | 19 | 26 |
| NET YARDS RUSHING | 88 | 390 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 42 |
| NET YARDS PASSING | 266 | 177 |
| Completions-Attempts-Int | 23-43-2 | 19-26-0 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS | 354 | 567 |
| Total offense plays | 74 | 68 |
| Fumbles: Number-Lost | 1-0 | 3-2 |
| Penalties: Number-Yards | 6-50 | 2-22 |
| Possession Time | 28:19 | 31:41 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 4-15 | 2-8 |
| Fourth-Down Conversions | 2-5 | 1-3 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list South Alabama first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 00:37 | UK – C.Baxter 3 yd rush (A.Zouagui kick) | 0–7 |
| 2nd | 14:17 | SA – P.Martin 7 yd rush (D.Little kick) | 7–7 |
| 2nd | 10:14 | SA – A.Eager 36 yd pass from J.Hollins (D.Little kick) | 14–7 |
| 2nd | 04:57 | UK – J.Barnes 7 yd rush (A.Zouagui kick) | 14–14 |
| 2nd | 01:22 | SA – J.Jones-Thomas 19 yd pass from J.Hollins (D.Little kick) | 21–14 |
| 2nd | 01:12 | UK – J.Patterson 75 yd rush (A.Zouagui kick) | 21–21 |
| 2nd | 00:16 | UK – A.Zouagui 34 yd FG | 21–24 |
| 3rd | 13:13 | UK – J.Patterson 15 yd rush (A.Zouagui kick) | 21–31 |
| 4th | 12:55 | UK – J.Patterson 2 yd rush (A.Zouagui kick) | 21–38 |
| 4th | 10:45 | UK – S.Carr 15 yd pass from K.Minchey (A.Zouagui kick) | 21–45 |
Full official box score and individual statistics (PDF)