Kentucky running back Jason Patterson runs through the South Alabama defense during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog Kentucky fans watch warm-ups during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog Kentucky wide receiver DJ Miller smiles during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog Kentucky wide receiver Nic Anderson runs past South Alabama safety Kam Robinson during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog Kentucky defensive back Aaron Gates blocks South Alabama wide receiver Jeremiah Jones-Thomas during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog Kentucky running back CJ Baxter celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog A fan eats a cold treat during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog Kentucky running back Jovantae Barnes scores a touchdown during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog South Alabama quarterback Jared Hollins catches a pass to score a touchdown during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog South Alabama tight end Owen Carlson celebrates after making a tackle during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog South Alabama safety Cole Blaylock tackles Kentucky running back CJ Baxter during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey runs the ball during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog South Alabama quarterback Jared Hollins throws a pass during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey cheers on Kentucky inside linebacker Tavion Wallace during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog South Alabama quarterback Jared Hollins runs the ball down the field during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog Kentucky running back Jovantae Barnes runs down the field toward the end zone during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog Kentucky fans celebrate after scoring a touchdown during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog Kentucky running back Jovantae Barnes runs past South Alabama linebacker Parker Shattuck and South Alabama linebacker Tre’Mon Henry during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog Kentucky running back Jason Patterson celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog Kentucky head coach Will Stein hugs South Alabama head coach Major Applewhite after the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog Kentucky defensive tackle Ahmad Breaux walks off the field after the football game between Kentucky and South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Kentucky won 45-21. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog