Alabama Crimson Tide to face Kentucky Wildcats in SEC matchup

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The No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide is set to face the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Kroger Field. Both teams enter the matchup with 1-0 records as they continue SEC conference play.

Alabama defensive tackle Terrance Green, a transfer from Oregon, will face former coach Will Stein, who served as the Ducks' offensive coordinator. Green noted that his familiarity with Stein’s offense, which is known for trick plays and a strong running game, could provide a strategic advantage for the Crimson Tide defense.

Analytics and betting odds favor Alabama, with the ESPN Matchup Predictor giving Kentucky a 15.4% chance of an upset. Alabama is currently a 10.5-point favorite. The game is scheduled to broadcast on ABC.