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No. 12 Alabama Overcomes Halftime Deficit to Beat Kentucky 45-17
Alabama scored 32 unanswered points and held Kentucky scoreless after halftime to erase a 17-13 deficit, officials said.
- On Saturday, the Alabama Crimson Tide rallied past the Kentucky Wildcats 45-17 at Kroger Field, scoring 32 unanswered points in the second half after trailing 17-13 at halftime.
- Kentucky's defense forced three turnovers and four sacks in the first half, leading 17-13 at halftime; defensive lineman Mi'Quise Humphrey-Grace returned an interception for a touchdown to give the Wildcats an early advantage.
- Sparked by quarterback Keelon Russell, Alabama's offense compiled 343 total yards, including 150 rushing yards in the second half. Russell threw for 188 yards and a touchdown to lead the Crimson Tide's resurgence.
- Quarterback Kenny Minchey threw for 146 yards and one touchdown, but the Wildcats managed just 62 yards in the second half, dropping Kentucky to 0-1 in Southeastern Conference play.
- Kentucky travels to face 10th-ranked Texas A&M at Kyle Field on September 19, while Alabama hosts Florida State next Saturday. Both teams continue their early-season schedules with significant matchups ahead.
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The Alabama Crimson Tide used a dominant fourth quarter run to pull away for a 45-17 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats on the road, improving to 2-0 on the season.
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