Kentucky vs. South Alabama game glance, opening odds, and early prediction
Kentucky returns home as heavy favorites against a 2-1 South Alabama team that are trying to pull off an upset.
The University of Kentucky Wildcats football team recently secured a significant victory, defeating No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21 in a road game. This triumph, Will Stein's first major home win as head coach, propelled Kentucky to a 2-1 overall record and 1-1 in the SEC conference. The Wildcats will now face off against South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, in a Week 4 matchup. Kentucky aims to boost its record to 3-1 before heading to South Carolina.
South Alabama, currently 2-1, defeated Southeastern Louisiana 39-14 and Ohio 41-36, but lost to Tulane 28-24. Quarterback Bishop Davenport led the Jaguars in the first two games, but missed the Ohio contest due to a minor injury. Jared Hollins took over and completed 192 yards and a touchdown in the win against Ohio. Davenport has thrown for 450 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions throughout the season.
South Alabama's offensive firepower comes from its running backs, including Keenan Phillips, P.J. Martin, and Trae'von Dunbar. Key receiving threats are Brendan Jenkins and Micah Woods.
The two teams have previously met, with South Alabama adding defensive linemen Dominic Wiseman and Tyler Thomas to their roster. The game is set for Saturday, September 26, at 12:45 p.m. ET on the SEC Network, WatchESPN, and the UK Sports Network. Opening odds have Kentucky as a 21.5-point favorite, with ESPN projecting a 90.4% chance of victory for the Wildcats.
My prediction is that Kentucky will control the game at home, solidifying their momentum following their upset of Texas A&M. I anticipate the Wildcats will finish the game with a comfortable 48-23 victory over South Alabama.
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