It’s the Alabama Crimson Tide versus the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field on September 12, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Kroger Field, Lexington, KY
- TV Channels: ABC
- Streaming: Disney+
How to Watch Alabama vs. Kentucky on September 12, 2026
You can watch the Kentucky Wildcats take on the Alabama Crimson Tide live on DIRECTV on Disney+, ABC on September 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET.
No. 12 Alabama (1-0) at Kentucky (1-0) — Game Preview
No. 12 Alabama rolls into Kroger Field to face Kentucky on September 12, 2026 with both programs sitting at 1-0 after their season openers. Alabama arrives as a ranked SEC team looking to open conference play with a road statement, and a Kentucky squad that matched the Crimson Tide’s fast start gives this one early stakes for the poll picture.
Quarterback Keelon Russell threw for 256 yards on 18-of-30 passing in Alabama’s opener, and he will need a similarly efficient outing against a Kentucky defense that has already faced a prolific passing attack of its own. Wildcats quarterback Kenny Minchey answered with 301 yards and four touchdowns on 18-of-27 passing in his season debut, a line that puts real pressure on the Alabama secondary to slow him down.
Wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams gives the Crimson Tide a proven downfield option after catching five passes for 130 yards, while Kentucky running back Jason Patterson’s 78 yards on 11 carries shows the Wildcats can also win on the ground if the passing lanes tighten.
National TV
ABC
Streaming
Disney+
What Time is the Alabama vs. Kentucky Game Today?
The Alabama vs. Kentucky game starts at 3:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Alabama vs. Kentucky?
You can watch Alabama vs. Kentucky on Disney+ and ABC.
Players to Watch: Alabama vs. Kentucky
Alabama Crimson Tide
Keelon Russell — QB. Russell completed 18 of 30 passes for 256 yards in Alabama’s season opener. He’ll be tasked with matching Kentucky’s own high-volume passer in what shapes up as a shootout at Kroger Field.
Ryan Coleman-Williams — WR. Coming off a five-catch, 130-yard outing in the opener, he gives Alabama a downfield target Russell can lean on when the Wildcats crowd the box.
Yhonzae Pierre — LB. He recorded a sack in the season opener and anchors an Alabama front trying to disrupt Minchey’s rhythm before he can find his receivers.
Kentucky Wildcats
Kenny Minchey — QB. Minchey threw for 301 yards and four touchdowns on 18-of-27 passing in his season debut, a performance that has him squarely in this matchup’s spotlight against a ranked opponent.
Jason Patterson — RB. He carried 11 times for 78 yards in the opener, giving Kentucky a ground option to fall back on if Alabama’s pass rush heats up.
Ahmad Breaux — DT. He already has a sack on the season and will look to collapse the pocket on Russell early and often.
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