Alabama, Kentucky take opening wins into Week 2 SEC clash
Alabama will travel to Lexington on 12 September to face Kentucky at Kroger Field after both teams opened their seasons with decisive victories.
Alabama will travel to Lexington for a Week 2 SEC football game against Kentucky on Saturday, 12 September, with the fixture listed for 3.30 p.m. ET and broadcast on ABC.
The Crimson Tide began the season with a 48–10 win over East Carolina. According to the Yahoo Sports report, quarterback Keelon Russell completed 18 of 30 passes for 256 yards and added a rushing touchdown.
Kentucky also enters the fixture after a strong opening result, defeating Youngstown State 45–13. Transfer quarterback Kenny Minchey completed 18 of 27 passes for 301 yards and threw four touchdown passes, Yahoo Sports reported.
The game is scheduled for Kroger Field in Lexington. Tickets were advertised from US$168 at the time of publication, while lower-level tickets were listed from US$194. Prices and availability may have changed.
The supplied schedule identifies the fixture as part of Alabama’s 2026 season. Both teams’ opening wins set up an early SEC meeting between sides yet to lose.
