Kentucky overcomes slow start to beat South Alabama 45-21
26 sourcesUpdated Sep 26, 2026
Kentucky overcame a sloppy, slow start to beat South Alabama 45-21, pulling away after halftime behind a powerful ground game. Jason Patterson, CJ Baxter and Jovantae Barnes each topped 100 rushing yards, with Patterson’s 75-yard touchdown run helping swing momentum before the break.
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That slow first half was frustrating to watch but Patterson's burst before the break really flipped the game in their favor.
Kentucky's three running backs each cracking 100 yards shows how dominant their ground attack can be once they settle in.
