Alabama vs Kentucky Preview: What We NEED to See + Bama X-Factors & Prediction

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... Alabama football is headed to Lexington for its first SEC game of the 2026 season, and we're breaking down EVERYTHING you need to know before kickoff. In this Alabama vs Kentucky full preview, we take a look at what we NEED to see from the Crimson Tide on both sides of the ball. OFFENSE: What does Alabama need to improve on from the East Carolina game? Can Keelon Russell and the Tide offense keep making plays against an SEC defense? DEFENSE: What will Alabama have to do to slow down Kentucky and Kenny Minchey in the first true test of the season? ALABAMA OFFENSIVE X-FACTOR: Who could make the biggest difference for the Tide? ALABAMA DEFENSIVE X-FACTOR: Who needs to step up for Alabama to leave Lexington with a win? OUR ALABAMA VS KENTUCKY PREDICTION: We give you our score predictions and pick who we think wins this SEC matchup. Alabama enters the matchup 1-0 after a 48-10 win over East Carolina, while Kentucky opened the season with a 45-13 win over Youngstown State. Now the real test begins for both teams. Who's winning Alabama vs Kentucky? Let us know your score prediction in the comments! LIKE the video SUBSCRIBE to Tide Talk Live COMMENT your Alabama vs Kentucky prediction FOLLOW Tide Talk Live for more Alabama football coverage #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #AlabamaVsKentucky #KentuckyFootball #SECFootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.