Joel Klatt had only one concern watching Keelon Russell in his first start as Alabama quarterback. Can Kentucky exploit it and pull an upset Saturday?

Will Keelon Russell and Alabama football roll to a victory in Week 2 at Kentucky, or are the Tide on upset alert? Here's what ESPN's metrics think.

Both No. 12 Alabama and Kentucky enjoyed comfortable wins in Week 1, but the competition level jumps quite a bit in Week 2 as the two teams meet for the SEC opener at Kroger Field in Lexington on Saturday afternoon.

The Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0) are traveling to Kroger Field on Saturday, September 12, 2026 where they will take on the Kentucky Wildcats (1-0). Kentucky is 10-point dogs. The total has been set at 48.5.

Here's where Alabama football's offensive line depth chart stands with Michael Carroll's status up in the air.

Early Alabama vs. Kentucky predictions for Week 2. Kentucky +10.5 is the top pick, while the Under 49.5 offers value in SEC play.

Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist Mark Story and sports reporter Caroline Makauskas preview Kentucky football's Week 2 matchup against No. 12 Alabama, discuss ex-Cat Cutter Boley and his

But traveling to Lexington for an SEC road game against Kentucky is a completely different challenge, especially with a young quarterback making his first road start. Alabama is currently favored by around 10 points.