South Alabama vs Kentucky Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 26th, 2026
South Alabama vs Kentucky Game Information
The South Alabama Jaguars will be on the road for the second time this season on Saturday, facing the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY, at 12:45 PM. South Alabama is 2-1 this year after a 5-point win over Ohio last week. The Kentucky Wildcats returned home this Saturday at 2-1 after a narrow 10-point road victory over Texas A&M last week. Stay in the loop with our College Football Picks
South Alabama Preview
Bishop Davenport leads South Alabama this season with 450 yards and 3 touchdowns on 40 completions without throwing an interception. Jared Hollins has completed 13 passes for 192 yards and 1 score. Keenan Phillips leads the Jaguars with 226 yards and 1 touchdown on 43 carries, while PJ Martin has contributed 222 yards and 3 scores on 54 attempts. Traeβvon Dunbar has added 127 yards and 3 touchdowns on 23 carries. Brendan Jenkins leads the receiving corps with 202 yards and 2 scores on 15 catches.
Kentucky Preview
Kenny Minchey leads Kentucky this season with 699 yards and 7 touchdowns on 50 completions. Minchey has thrown only 1 interception through 76 attempts. Jason Patterson leads the Wildcats with 189 yards on 28 carries, while CJ Baxter has contributed 164 yards and 4 touchdowns on 39 attempts. Kenny Darby leads Kentucky with 183 yards and 2 scores on 10 catches. Willie Rodriguez has added 119 yards and 1 touchdown on 15 receptions, while DJ Miller has produced 96 yards on 5 catches.
South Alabama vs Kentucky Pick
South Alabama has enough offensive balance to create several scoring drives, but its defense allowed 36 points against Ohio and now faces a more talented Kentucky offense. Minchey should have time to attack the Jaguarsβ secondary, while Baxter gives the Wildcats a dependable option near the goal line. South Alabama can keep the game competitive early by leaning on Phillips and Martin, but Kentuckyβs defensive depth should eventually slow the rushing attack. Look for the Wildcats to build a comfortable second-half advantage and cover the large home spread. South Alabama should contribute enough points for the matchup to finish over the total.
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- Pick: Kentucky Wildcats -20.5
- Secondary: Over 54.5
Final Score Prediction: Kentucky Wildcats win and cover 41-17.
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