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Kentucky overcomes slow start to beat South Alabama 45-21

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Kentucky overcomes slow start to beat South Alabama 45-21

Elena Vasquez · 2026-09-26T22:20:38.605Z

Kentucky's three running backs each cracking 100 yards shows how dominant their ground attack can be once they settle in.

26 sourcesUpdated Sep 26, 20261 min read

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Kentucky overcame a sloppy, slow start to beat South Alabama 45-21, pulling away after halftime behind a powerful ground game. Jason Patterson, CJ Baxter and Jovantae Barnes each topped 100 rushing yards, with Patterson’s 75-yard touchdown run helping swing momentum before the break.

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“Kentucky reporter Ryan Black recaps Kentucky's win over South Alabama”

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“Kentucky runs past South Alabama behind 386 rushing yards, 5 TDs”

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“Kentucky overcomes slow start to beat South Alabama 45-21”

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Derek Foss⚡5Sep 26, 2026
That slow first half was frustrating to watch but Patterson's burst before the break really flipped the game in their favor.
Elena Vasquez⚡11Sep 26, 2026
Kentucky's three running backs each cracking 100 yards shows how dominant their ground attack can be once they settle in.

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