{
  "id": 9543470,
  "title": "Kentucky vs. South Alabama viewing info, what to watch for, odds, and predictions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/kentucky-vs-south-alabama-viewing-info-what-to-watch-for-odds-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T11:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kentucky-vs-south-alabama-viewing-110500256.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kentucky Football returns to home soil for their upcoming game against the South Alabama Jaguars at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. The SEC Network broadcast will kick off at 12:45 PM ET, and the Wildcats are favored by three touchdowns to secure a victory and kick off the season with a 3-1 record. The Jaguars, under head coach Major Applewhite, are coming off a 2-1 season, including victories over Southeast Louisiana and Ohio.\n\nIn their last three games, South Alabama has faced a strong Kentucky team. Last week, Kentucky trailed 17-13 before the half before finishing the game 45-17. Earlier in the season, Kentucky played Texas A&M and secured a 31-21 win, showcasing their offensive prowess with 408 yards of offense, including 252 through the air and 156 on the ground. Kentucky's defense forced numerous turnovers and interceptions, particularly against Texas A&M.\n\nLooking at the key players, South Alabama's quarterback situation is uncertain. Bishop Davenport and Jared Hollins have both started in the team's first two games. Davenport, a senior, threw for 450 yards and 73 rushing yards, and three touchdowns over two games. Hollins, a junior, stepped in for the third game due to an injury and led the Jaguars to a 41-36 win over Ohio.\n\nMeanwhile, South Alabama's running backs include Keenan Phillips, a junior who has 226 rushing yards and a touchdown, PJ Martin, a senior with 222 yards and three scores, and Trae'von Dunbar, a junior with 23 carries for 127 yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver Brendan Jenkins, a senior, leads the team in receptions and yards with 15 catches for 202 yards and two touchdowns. The Jaguars' offense will rely heavily on running the ball for success against Kentucky.",
  "summary": "Following Will Stein’s signature win over Texas A&M, Kentucky will look to focus back in as South Alabama comes to town",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Kentucky vs South Alabama: Offensive X-factors in week four",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/kentucky-vs-south-alabama-offensive-x-factors-in-week-four",
        "published": "2026-09-24T13:13:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}