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Which Alabama players spoke up at halftime in locker room against Kentucky?

Alabama football flipped its game against Kentucky on its head in the second half when the Crimson Tide rattled off 32 unanswered points. The Crimson Tide trailed the Wildcats 17-13 at halftime, and Kentucky had momentum heading into the half.

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DeBoer responds to multiple intentional grounding calls in Keelon Russell’s second start

Alabama football’s starting quarterback Keelon Russell was penalized several times for intentional grounding in the Crimson Tide’s win over Kentucky. Kalen DeBoer was asked about those penalties on Saturday.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 14

Alabama starting linebacker duo is wired the ‘same’

The Alabama Crimson Tide’s starting linebacker duo of Caleb Woodson and Luke Metz has an opportunity to become one of college football’s best this season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 13

Alabama moves up in AP Top 25 Poll after beating Kentucky

Alabama football moved up in the AP Top 25 Poll to No. 10 after beating Kentucky. The Tide entered the season ranked No. 13 in the AP Preseason Top 25 Poll.

Jireh Edwards News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 13

Alabama freshman DB goes from broken arm, game-time decision to impact player against Kentucky

Jireh Edwards got an opportunity to play in the first game of his college career against Kentucky on Saturday after being a game-time decision. Edwards looked like he was more than itching to get on the field when he got his shot.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 13

Alabama football’s running back wants Tide to commit to running the ball all year

Alabama football’s featured running back Daniel Hill wants the Crimson Tide to continue to commit to running the football throughout the 2026 season. The Tide once again had multiple rushing touchdowns in its win over Kentucky on Saturday.

Keelon Russell News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 12

As The Noise Got Louder, Keelon Russell Embraced the Silence

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Saturday was defined by noise. And for 34 minutes, it looked as though Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell, making his first career road start, would succumb to it.

College Football News / ESPN / September 12

Alabama shows its 'resiliency' in comeback win at Kentucky

Alabama came back from a halftime deficit for the first time in the Kalen DeBoer era to defeat Kentucky 45-17 on Saturday.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 12

Kalen DeBoer Reveals Major Keelon Russell Concern That Alabama is Still Struggling With: 'It’s Not That Hard'

Alabama walked away from Lexington with a solid 45-17 win over Kentucky, but the locker room knew it was far from smooth sailing. Sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell struggled early, turning the ball over twice in a chaotic first half that saw Bama trailing 17-13 at the break.

Jireh Edwards News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 12

Alabama Freshman Jireh Edwards Brings the Juice in Collegiate Debut

LEXINGTON, Ky. Alabama won its SEC debut at Kentucky on Saturday, and in all the chaos was former five-star defensive back Jireh Edwards, who made his collegiate debut in front of 61,000 rowdy Wildcats, ready to pounce. Edwards, the No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 12

Keelon Russell says Alabama WR has ‘a burst of God speed’

Alabama football took down the Kentucky Wildcats 45-17 in Lexington, and sophomore Lotzeir Brooks was the leading receiver for the Crimson Tide on Saturday.

Luke Metz News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 12

Alabama LB Luke Metz relives his pick six against Kentucky

The Alabama Crimson Tide were able to open SEC play on a high note following their 45-17 victory over Kentucky this afternoon. Alabama’s offense struggled throughout the first half, but the defensive unit was able to keep things close in the early stages of the contest.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 12

The Alabama Players Who Stepped Up at Halftime to Start Turnaround Against Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Alabama needed some sort of spark. Kentucky held a 17-16 lead at halftime, and the momentum was nowhere near in the Crimson Tide's direction.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 12

KENTUCKY HAD ALABAMA ON THE ROPES… Then Alabama Dominates Second Half!

No. 12 Alabama showed exactly why it remains one of the most dangerous teams in college football on Saturday, overcoming a rough first half before taking over against Kentucky.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / The Spun / September 12

Kentucky Coach Will Stein Is Getting Crushed For Costly Fake Punt vs. Alabama

Will Stein’s controversial fourth-down decision had fans heading for the exits early at Kroger Field in Week 2. After leading Alabama for most of the game on Saturday, a pivotal fake punt attempt in the Wildcats’ own territory led to 30+ unanswered second half points for the Crimson Tide that shifted all of the momentum to Alabama’s side.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 12

Initial Takeaways From Alabama Beating Kentucky

Alabama football defeated Kentucky in Lexington on Saturday to improve its record to 2-0 and pick up its first SEC win of the season. Here are some initial takeaways from the win: Alabama football’s defense has an opportunity to be one of the best in college football, and the Crimson Tide proved it against Kentucky.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / EasySportz / September 11

Alabama Better Be Careful: Kentucky Could Ruin the Crimson Tide’s Entire Season

Alabama has already done the easy part. Now the Crimson Tide has to go on the road. No. 12 Alabama travels to Kentucky on Saturday for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff in Lexington.

Keelon Russell News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Kentucky coach has wild suggestions for fans ahead of Alabama game

First-year Kentucky head coach Will Stein didn’t ask for polite applause Saturday. He requested flasks, four-letter words and a crowd hoarse enough to call in sick Monday.

College Football News / Viral Sports News / September 10

Alabama Star Makes Big Announcement Before Kentucky Game

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams made a statement on the field and then another off it. In the Crimson Tide’s 48-10 season-opening win over East Carolina, he hauled in five catches for 130 yards, giving the offense an explosive presence after a long offseason of anticipation.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 10

Reacting to Alabama Softball's 2027 SEC Schedule: Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring Alabama Crimson Tide on SI's beat writers. Multiple times per week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 8

Alabama has secret weapon to help beat Will Stein, Kentucky

The Alabama Crimson Tide may not need a secret weapon in Week 2 against the Kentucky Wildcats, but they have one.

No. 12 Alabama looks to keep ground game rolling at Kentucky

Miami's Darian Mensah vaults to Heisman Trophy favorite

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

Keelon Russell News / Yardbarker / September 5

Alabama QB Keelon Russell looks like the real deal in win over East Carolina

A star was born in Tuscaloosa on Saturday. Alabama Crimson Tide sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell, making his first collegiate start, shined bright in a dominant 48-10 home win over the East Carolina Pirates.

No. 13 Alabama leans into ground game, tops East Carolina 48-10

Nick Saban predicts the next CFP National Championship

Nick Saban sounds alarm on state of college sports

The 'College football color teams' quiz