Kentucky football extends drought vs Alabama as upset bid flames out
Will Stein's Kentucky Wildcats led the No. 12 Alabama Crimson Tide at halftime, but UK faltered late and extended its drought in the SEC series.
In a dramatic turn of events, Kentucky football suffered a devastating loss to Alabama, extending their winless streak against the Crimson Tide to 40 out of 43 matchups. Despite a strong start, including a pick-six touchdown by Mi Quise Humphrey-Grace, the Wildcats found themselves unable to capitalize on their opportunities. Alabama, who entered the game as the No. 12 team in the nation, mounted a remarkable comeback to secure a 45-17 victory at Kroger Field.
The Tide's rally from a 17-13 halftime deficit highlighted their resilience, with Marshall Pritchett's 23-yard catch and run play proving to be the turning point. For Alabama, this marked the first time in three seasons that they had won a game after trailing at halftime, while for Kentucky, it marked their third consecutive loss to the SEC powerhouse.
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