Kentucky head coach Will Stein walks through the Cat Walk before the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Max Monagan, a UK graduate, stands for the national anthem during the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky players run onto the field during the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky inside linebacker Grant Godfrey tackles Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell during the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Max Monagan, bottom left, and Jack Heyob, bottom center, stand for the national anthem during the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky wide receiver Nic Anderson celebrates with Kentucky tight end Henry Boyer who scored a touchdown during the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky converted on an extra point during the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog A referee calls for a foul on Kentucky defensive back Ty Bryant while tackling Alabama wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks during the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell throws a pass during the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Max Monagan, left, and Jack Heyob, center, cheer after the national anthem during the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell throws a pass during the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Alabama linebacker QB Reese reacts after tackling Kentucky offensive lineman Kyle Mixon during the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky defensive back Hasaan Sykes watches Alabama running back Daniel Hill run into the end zone during the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Alabama defensive back Red Morgan hypes up the Alabama fans during the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky defensive back Ty Bryant tackles Alabama running back Daniel Hill during the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky fans react after Alabama scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter during the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Alabama linebacker Jamarion Matthews, center, dances with the Alabama mascot after the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky head coach Will Stein runs off the field after the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Alabama linebacker Jamarion Matthews, right, smiles while celebrating with his teammates after the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky quarterback William Drakeford Jr. after the football game between Kentucky and Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Alabama won 45-17. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog