🚨 NEW KICKOFF TIME: KENTUCKY vs. SOUTH ALABAMA — FANS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE LATEST SCHEDULE AND TV INFORMATION
Kentucky football fans have plenty of reasons to circle Saturday, September 26, on their calendars. The Wildcats are preparing to return to Kroger Field for a matchup with South Alabama, and with kickoff approaching, attention has turned toward the latest information surrounding the game’s start time and television coverage.
Reports circulating online have suggested that CBS has made a major last-minute adjustment to the broadcast schedule. However, the latest official information from Kentucky Athletics lists the game for 12:45 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, September 26, with the SEC Network providing television coverage.
That means fans should be careful when relying on unofficial social-media posts or graphics claiming that the Wildcats’ game has been moved to CBS. The official Kentucky schedule continues to show South Alabama at Kentucky at 12:45 p.m. ET, with the SEC Network carrying the matchup.
The game will be played at Kroger Field in Lexington, giving Big Blue Nation another opportunity to watch the Wildcats at home after an impressive road victory over Texas A&M.
Kentucky enters the matchup at 2-1 overall and 1-1 in SEC play. The Wildcats opened the season with a convincing victory over Youngstown State, suffered a loss to Alabama, and then responded with one of the most significant wins of the young season.
On September 19, Kentucky traveled to College Station and defeated No. 9 Texas A&M, 31-21. The victory was particularly meaningful for first-year head coach Will Stein, who earned his first road victory, first SEC victory, first SEC road victory and first win over a ranked opponent.
The result also gave Kentucky significant momentum heading into the South Alabama game.
Rather than immediately looking ahead to the rest of the SEC schedule, the Wildcats now have to focus on avoiding a letdown against a South Alabama team capable of creating problems. After a major road victory against a ranked opponent, maintaining concentration becomes an important part of the preparation.
For Stein and his coaching staff, the message to the players is likely to remain centered on execution. Kentucky cannot afford to focus too heavily on what happened at Texas A&M. The next opponent is South Alabama, and the Jaguars will arrive in Lexington looking to make their own statement.
The matchup also carries additional importance because it represents Kentucky’s first home game following the dramatic Texas A&M victory. The atmosphere inside Kroger Field should provide the Wildcats with an opportunity to build on the energy created by their road success.
Kentucky Athletics has also designated the South Alabama game as Family Weekend and Hall of Fame, with a Blue-White Stadium Split planned as the stadium activation.
That combination should make Saturday especially meaningful for fans arriving at Kroger Field.
The scheduling information is straightforward. The official Kentucky football schedule lists Saturday, September 26, 12:45 p.m. ET, while the team’s football media center also confirms that the game will be televised on the SEC Network.
So while the headline surrounding a supposed CBS announcement may attract attention, fans should continue to use official Kentucky and SEC information when planning their viewing arrangements.
The early kickoff also gives this game a different atmosphere from Kentucky’s recent contests. The Wildcats faced Alabama at 3:30 p.m. ET and played Texas A&M at the same afternoon time window. South Alabama, by contrast, is scheduled for a 12:45 p.m. ET start.
For fans attending in person, the earlier kickoff means preparation begins well before the opening whistle. Tailgates, parking, stadium entry and pregame activities will all take place earlier than they did for the previous two major home games.
For viewers at home, the key information is even simpler: check the SEC Network listing rather than assuming the game has moved to CBS.
Kentucky’s momentum makes this an intriguing matchup. The Wildcats have already experienced both sides of the early-season spectrum: a dominant opening victory, a difficult loss to Alabama and then a breakthrough road win over a ranked SEC opponent.
Now the challenge is to demonstrate consistency.
A strong performance against South Alabama would allow Kentucky to continue building confidence before returning to SEC competition. The Wildcats’ schedule becomes increasingly demanding as the season progresses, making every opportunity to establish rhythm and correct weaknesses important.
For South Alabama, meanwhile, the game represents an opportunity to challenge an SEC opponent on its home field. The Jaguars will have the chance to test themselves against a Kentucky team coming off a nationally significant victory.
That combination gives Saturday’s contest plenty of intrigue despite the difference in conference affiliations.
As kickoff approaches, the most reliable information currently available remains clear: Kentucky vs. South Alabama will be played Saturday, September 26, at 12:45 p.m. ET at Kroger Field, with the SEC Network listed as the television network.
If an official broadcast change occurs, fans should look for confirmation through Kentucky Athletics, the SEC and the network itself rather than relying on unverified online reports.
For now, Big Blue Nation knows exactly what is ahead.
Kroger Field. Saturday afternoon. Kentucky vs. South Alabama.
After a statement victory at Texas A&M, Will Stein and the Wildcats return home with momentum, expectations and an opportunity to keep building their season one game at a time.
