Overview
- Alabama beat Kentucky 45-17 after scoring 32 unanswered points in the second half to erase a 17-13 halftime deficit on Saturday.
- The Tide’s defense forced multiple turnovers, produced a pick-six by Luke Metz, and recorded four sacks with Caleb Woodson totaling 12 tackles and two sacks.
- Running back Daniel Hill had a career-high 104 rushing yards and a touchdown as Alabama’s ground game improved from five first-half yards to a balanced attack that controlled the second half.
- Quarterback Keelon Russell completed 16 of 23 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown but committed early turnovers, including a pick-six and a lost fumble, that remain a concern for execution on the road.
- Kentucky’s defensive line earned high grades for its pressure work, but the Wildcats went 1-for-14 on third down and averaged about two yards per carry, leaving them little time to recover before a short-week trip to No. 9 Texas A&M.