- Matchup: Alabama Crimson Tide vs Kentucky Wildcats
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Venue: Kroger Field, Lexington, KY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Point Spread: Wildcats (+10.0)
- Total Points (Over/Under): 48.5
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The Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0) are set to visit Kroger Field on Saturday, September 12, 2026, to face off against the Kentucky Wildcats (1-0). Kentucky enters the game as 10-point underdogs. The total points for the match have been established at 48.5.
The Alabama Crimson Tide come into this game with a season record of 1-0. In their previous outing, they triumphed over the East Carolina Pirates, winning decisively with a score of 48-10. The Crimson Tide executed a total of 81 plays that accumulated 487 yards. They rushed the football 49 times, gaining 227 yards, averaging 4.6 yards per carry. On defense, Alabama allowed just 2 yards on 22 rushing attempts, averaging 0.1 yards per carry surrendered. In the passing game, they allowed 11 completions out of 19 attempts for 160 yards, resulting in a completion rate of 57.9%.
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Defensively, the Crimson Tide have given up 160 passing yards, ranking them 54th in Division 1. They permit 160.0 yards per game through the air and have a completion percentage allowed of 57.9%. For the current season, they have given up 162.0 yards per game, placing them 19th in the nation. They allowed 1 passing touchdown and no rushing touchdowns. The opposing teams are averaging 0.1 yards per carry and 2.0 rushing yards per game against them this year. Overall, they have allowed just 2 rushing yards in one game. Alabama stands 46th in Division 1 for opponent scoring, allowing 10.0 points per game.
The Kentucky Wildcats enter this matchup with a record of 1-0 this season. Their last performance ended in a convincing victory, defeating the Youngstown State Penguins 45-13. Kentucky amassed 506 yards on offense while running 61 plays (averaging 8.3 yards per play). The Wildcats achieved 6.0 yards per carry on the ground, totaling 205 yards from 34 attempts. On defense, Kentucky allowed 28 rushing attempts for only 59 yards (2.1 yards per carry). In terms of passing defense, they allowed a completion rate of 63.2%, giving up 246 yards on 24 of 38 passing.
On offense, Kentucky ranks 35th in Division 1 with an average of 45.0 points per game. Their total yardage averages 506.0 yards per contest, placing them 40th nationally. The Kentucky offense incurred 70 yards in penalties due to 6 infractions, ranking them 70th in Division 1 for penalties. They have not thrown an interception or lost a fumble so far, tallying 24 first downs. Throughout the season, the Wildcats have accounted for 301 passing yards and averaged 205.0 rushing yards per game.
Defensively, Kentucky has yielded a total of 59 rushing yards and allowed 1 rushing touchdown this season. They have also conceded 1 passing touchdown and 246.0 yards per game, which ranks them 101st in college football. Their defense has executed 66 plays, positioning them 76th nationally. The Wildcats allow 13.0 points per game, putting them 52nd in Division 1.
Who will prevail in this thrilling matchup between the Crimson Tide and Wildcats?
Prediction: Bet on the Crimson Tide -10.0
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