Wildcats Nearly Upset Alabama | Kentucky Wildcats Football News

Kentucky nearly pulled off the upset against Alabama, hanging tough for the first half and even leading 17-13 at halftime, but Alabama flipped the script in the second half with four touchdowns and a 45-17 rout — their first loss of the season and head coach Will Stein’s first defeat. Despite early turnovers, including a pick-six and fumble, Alabama responded with their own pick-six and a clutch kicker to stay alive. The Crimson Tide outscored Kentucky 32-0 after halftime, proving they’re still a powerhouse without Nick Saban. Still, Kentucky showed heart — new energy, belief, and even legends like Tim Couch and Craig Yeast lending support. Their tight ends, especially Willie Rodriguez and Henry Boyer, were a real weapon, creating matchup headaches and opening up the offense for quarterback Kenny Minchey. Next up: a brutal test against top-10 ranked Texas A&M — a true measure of how far this team has come. Don’t be discouraged — they proved they can compete with elite teams, and the journey is just beginning. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/641b8d02d816c03b