Alabama Survives SEC Test with Defense | Birmingham News

Alabama clawed their way to a gritty 45-17 win over Kentucky, bouncing back from a shaky start with a dominant defensive performance that forced three turnovers and even scored a touchdown — the second straight week. Despite a rough first half marred by quarterback Keelon Russell’s mistakes and a string of unforced penalties, the Tide held strong on the road in SEC play. The defense shut down Kentucky’s third-down conversions, proving they’re the backbone of this team. But with big games looming against Georgia, LSU, and Tennessee, Alabama can’t afford to keep sabotaging themselves — offense and discipline must improve if they want to make noise this season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2026/09/what-alabamas-win-over-kentucky-means-for-crimson-tides-season.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db69dc5569203be0 Report issues to [email protected].